Aviation groups are unanimous in their disappointment that Mineta is leaving and AOPA President Phil Boyer said in a news release that he was an ally for GA. He also said the administration should choose a successor whose values mirror Mineta’s. “It is critical that the Bush Administration chooses a successor who has the same level of understanding of the value of general aviation as Norm consistently displayed,” Boyer said. “He understood the importance of GA pilots and promoting safety. That’s one reason he has repeatedly opposed user fees on GA.” National Air Transportation Association President Jim Coyne said Mineta worked hard in cabinet to ensure aviation projects got priority. “Working with leaders in both political parties, Secretary Mineta successfully made transportation policy a top priority in Congress among both Republicans and Democrats,” Coyne said.
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Key Takeaways:
- Aviation groups expressed unanimous disappointment over Secretary Mineta's departure, praising his significant contributions to the industry.
- Mineta was particularly lauded as a staunch ally for General Aviation (GA), known for understanding its value, promoting safety, and consistently opposing user fees.
- Industry leaders urged the administration to choose a successor who shares Mineta's strong advocacy and understanding of GA's importance.
- He was also recognized for successfully prioritizing aviation projects and transportation policy across political parties in Congress and the cabinet.
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