NBAA Welcomes Transportation Secretary LaHood

National Business Aviation Association president and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed the confirmation of Ray LaHood as secretary of the Department of Transportation on Jan. 23.

"We congratulate Secretary LaHood, and we look forward to working with him on our industry's highest priorities," Bolen said. "We have reached out to the secretary, and we are confident that he and his staff will be eager to hear our ideas about aviation system modernization and other industry concerns."

Bolen noted that LaHood is a veteran public servant who is recognized in Washington for his bipartisanship and thorough understanding of transportation policy as demonstrated by his work in the U.S. House of Representatives.

LaHood was first elected in 1994 to represent Illinois’ 18th Congressional District.