The Regional Airline Association (RAA) released the statement below following the introduction of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (ROTOR Act):
“RAA applauds Chairman Cruz’s commitment to advancing aviation safety and applauds his collaborative approach—the safety of our passengers and crew members is our top priority.
As the NTSB prepares to hold three days of hearings on the tragic midair collision between Flight 5342 and a military helicopter at DCA, we are mindful of what is at stake.
As the bill advances, we will continue to work with the Chairman to ensure the important safety tools outlined in the legislation can be brought on board pragmatically and thoughtfully, that is achievable for all users of the system.”