Press Release - Rep. Weldon Increases Scrutiny On The FAA's Redesign Plan

REP. WELDON INCREASES SCRUTINY ON THE FAA'S REDESIGN PLAN

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 -

This week, U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, increased pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reconsider a proposal that would redirect significant flight traffic over the airspace of Delaware County, Pa. Congressman Weldon brought two key leaders to the County this week, the Deputy Secretary of Transportation Maria Cino and House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman John Mica (R-FL), who heard the concerns of local officials and Delaware County residents.

"Two very influential officials on our nation's aviation system were brought to Delaware County this week to gain a better understanding as to how devastating the current airspace redesign proposal would be on the environment and quality of life for thousands of residents in Delaware County," said Weldon. "We need greater scrutiny of the FAA's plans by both Congress and the Department of Transportation. These two are key actors in helping to affect the final outcome of this redesign plan."

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