Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for finalizing a key rule to improve safety. The rule about Safety Management Systems is designed to encourage improved safety cultures for aviation operators.

“As Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, safety is my top priority. That is why I am pleased that FAA took another step today in implementing the 2010 airline safety bill Congress enacted following the tragic Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash. These rules will help ensure that our airspace remains the world’s safest.

“While this movement forward is welcome, we cannot forget the tragic lessons learned from the loss of Colgan Air 3407. I will continue to push the FAA to finalize the safety requirements Congress mandated after the Colgan crash, and I will push back on any efforts to weaken those requirements,” Larsen said.

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