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AVIATION ISSUES
Senate Forms Sustainable Aviation Caucus
A bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus formed in late September 2024, bringing praise from business aviation leaders.
Senators founding the caucus include Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), with Moran and Duckworth serving as caucus chairs.
The House established a similar caucus in June, and industry leaders say the two caucuses underscore the value of government-industry partnerships and a shared commitment to sustainability. The formation of the new Senate caucus comes as the industry works to expand access to sustainable aviation fuel, promote innovation and certify emerging technologies to reduce emissions.
CLIMBING. FAST., an advocacy campaign focused on advancing business aviation’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, is an international initiative supported by 13 leading aviation organizations. It educates policymakers and opinion leaders about business aviation’s many societal benefits, including its leadership role in sustainability.
CLIMBING. FAST. organization partners include the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aircraft Electronics Association, Alpha Eta Rho Aviation fraternity, European Business Aviation Association,
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Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, International Aircraft Dealers Association, International Business Aviation Council, National Aircraft Finance Association, National Air Transportation Association, National Business Aviation Association, Vertical Aviation International and Women in Corporate Aviation. Visit climbingfast.com for more information.
Get to Know Darren Pleasance, Incoming AOPA President & CEO
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently announced that Darren Pleasance will become its new president and chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2025, taking over for Mark Baker who announced plans to retire after 11 years in the top spot. AOPA is the world’s largest community of pilots, aircraft owners and aviation enthusiasts.
“I’m confident that Darren is the right person to lead AOPA into its next chapter,” Baker said in the announcement press release. “He is a pilot’s pilot with a genuine passion for flying. He combines that excitement about aviation with leadership experience at some of this country’s top consulting and tech firms, giving him the right balance of business skills and kinship with our members.”
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