Cessna Chairman Pelton Proposes Business Approach to Fund FAA

February 24, 2006
Calls to replace the aviation fuel tax with new user fees to fund improvements to U.S. airspace management are not supported by a business case, said Cessna Aircraft Company Chairman, President and CEO Jack J. Pelton today in a speech to government and industry officials at the Washington (DC) Aero Club. “I propose we address some basic business questions before we implement more policies or procedures that could potentially add cost or make the system more burdensome than it already is,” said Pelton, who also serves as chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

Review the Aero Club press release for this event (PDF, 130 KB)

Review the full transcript of Pelton’s speech (PDF, 130 KB)