Airports Council Releases Statement on Duffy Nomination to lead the Department of Transportation

November 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke today issued the below statement congratulating former Representative Sean Duffy on his nomination to serve as Secretary of Transportation:

“I extend my congratulations to Sean Duffy on his nomination to serve as Secretary of Transportation in the incoming administration. As air travel continues to see record highs, it is essential for Duffy and the new Congress to collaborate to secure and retain the funding necessary for airports to modernize their infrastructure and enhance service to travelers. ACI-NA and our member airports are eager to partner with the Department of Transportation to increase infrastructure funding and reduce regulatory burdens that delay essential airfield, terminal, and business development opportunities. Advancing new airport infrastructure projects will increase air service options, elevate the passenger experience, and drive economic growth in communities across America. We look forward to working with Duffy and the incoming administration.”

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About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.