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“I want to emphasize that the presence of the
House Aviation Subcommittee here today should
not be interpreted as a sign that Congress plans
to interject itself into future decisions
related to the management of the airport. This
is a matter that must be decided by local and
regional policymakers, many of whom are in
attendance here this morning,” Petri said.
“However, this Subcommittee oversees all aspects
of civil aviation, including the Federal
Aviation Administration, airport and system
capacity, airport improvement grants, and
commercial aviation,” Chairman Petri added. “The
goal of this oversight hearing was to learn
about the economic impact of the airport,
including its role as a job creator, and its
place in the National Aviation System. We also
explored future plans for this medium-hub,
commercial airport.”
Petri concluded, “We heard today from the
witnesses a widely held belief that a change in
airport management has the clear potential to
benefit all stakeholders. As they move forward
with negotiations, I encourage the parties to
find both a legal as well as a mutually
acceptable solution for all involved.”
“I would like to thank Chairman Petri and the
Aviation Subcommittee for holding today’s
hearing,” said U.S. Rep. Gary Miller, a
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Member. The Aviation Subcommittee is one of that
panel’s six subcommittees. “Ontario Airport is a
significant economic and transportation asset
for the Inland Empire.
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