WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – questioned President Trump’s nominee to be the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Steven Bradbury, about the importance of flight safety, a strong aviation workforce and the Essential Air Service program.

“We made significant attempts in the FAA's aviation rulemaking role to improve the ability for the FAA to timely provide answers and provide technical standards to enable new innovation in aviation,” said Sen. Moran. “I come from the Air Capital of the World where we manufacture many of the planes that are flown today – general aviation and commercial. The challenges we face in keeping up with technology and safety are significant.”

“Essential Air Service is a hugely significant component,” continued Sen. Moran. “Kansas has five airports that utilize Essential Air Service. We are one of the most prolific Essential Air Service states in the country.”

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