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 confirmation to serve as Secretary of Transportation:

“I extend my congratulations to Sean Duffy on his confirmation to serve as Secretary of Transportation in the new administration. His commitment to improving American transportation infrastructure and reducing regulatory barriers is critical as air travel continues to set new records. During his confirmation hearing, we were pleased to hear that Duffy supports the allocation of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the improvement of airport terminals and facilities across the country. ACI-NA and our member airports are eager to collaborate with Secretary Duffy and the Department of Transportation to secure the necessary funding to enhance airport infrastructure, expand air service options, and elevate the passenger experience. These measures will not only improve service for travelers but also drive economic growth in communities across the country. We look forward to working with Secretary Duffy and his team to ensure our nation’s airports remain a cornerstone of the global aviation industry.”

 

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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.