The following statement was issued by A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio upon the confirmation and reappointment of Jennifer Homendy to serve as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair:

“Airlines for America (A4A) congratulates Chair Homendy on her confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve a second term as the NTSB Chair. Her reappointment underscores her leadership and dedication to transportation safety. In her first term as chair, she has proven to be an invaluable partner in advancing safety across all modes of transportation. We are especially grateful for her work in the aviation sector on pilot mental health. We look forward to continuing to work with Chair Homendy to ensure the National Airspace System (NAS) remains the safest in the world.”