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Chris Sununu Named Airlines for America President and CEO

The aviation lobby is intensifying its push for billions in new air traffic control funds to tackle FAA staffing shortfalls.

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 will assume the president and CEO role on September 9, stepping away from his venture capital post.
  • He succeeds Nick Calio, who will stay on as CEO emeritus through year-end after leading Airlines for America since 2011.
  • Airlines for America and its member carriers have secured $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization and are lobbying Congress for an additional $19 billion.
  • The FAA is operating roughly 3,500 controllers below target and has proposed extending Newark flight cuts through October 2026 following safety concerns raised by a deadly January crash.
  • Industry leaders such as United CEO Scott Kirby and American CEO Robert Isom praised Sununu’s leadership and track record after four terms as New Hampshire governor.