NEWS RELEASE

 

No:      01/01a

 

Date: January 5, 2001

 

IASA Looks forward to Appointee Norman Y Mineta Taking the Helm as Transportation Secretary


 

NEW YORK,  Jan. 5, 2001/PRNewswire/ -- The International Aviation Safety Association (IASA), welcomes the appointment of Transportation Secretary Norman Y Mineta.

 

IASA has worked closely with the Clinton administration in focussing attention on aging wire issues in commercial aircraft culminating in the formation of the Wire System Safety Interagency Working Group (“WSSIWG”). IASA looks forward to progressing this and other safety related issues with the incoming administration and Mr. Mineta.

 

The safety of the flying public is a matter that transcends politics and this is reflected in the bipartisan nature of the appointment of Mr. Mineta. IASA is optimistic that aging wire in commercial aircraft will remain an issue of “national concern” that will be debated in an open forum taking into account the views of all those concerned with aviation safety.

Contact:
Lyn Romano Director of Legal & Public Relations

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