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Airlines for America Taps Chris Sununu as Next CEO to Lead Modernization Push

The former New Hampshire governor is set to guide the carrier lobby’s drive to update U.S. air-traffic control after fresh federal funding.

Governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu speaks at the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. April 14, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Bergin/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sununu takes over on September 9, succeeding Nick Calio after 15 years in the role, with Calio staying on as CEO emeritus through year-end.
  • Airlines for America represents major carriers and shippers including American, Delta, United, Southwest and FedEx.
  • Sununu says he will work with the board, President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Congress to overhaul air-traffic control infrastructure.
  • Congress approved $12.5 billion in July for modernization, while airlines and the transportation secretary are seeking an additional $19 billion.
  • Persistent FAA staffing and technology shortfalls, a deadly January crash near Reagan National, and congestion at Newark underscore the urgency, with the FAA proposing flight reductions there through October 2026.