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Assistant Socrolary 

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The Honorable Todd Tiahn 

U.S. House of Rcprescntalives 

Washington, DC 20515 

Dear Congressman Tiahrl: 

Thank you for your letter to Secretar>- Lailood. cosigned by Senator Sam Bro\\Tiback and 

Senator Pat Roberts, recommending Jack Pclton to the Aviation Advisorj' Commiltee. The 

Secretary asked that 1 respond on his behalf. 

The US. Department of Transportation recognizes the importance of a national air transportat 

policy that ensures access for all citi/ens to safe. ciTicient. and reliable air service, and we 

believe that forming an Aviation Advisory Committee is a significant step towards achieving this 

vision. 

I appreciate your recommendation as well as your support of the Department's elTorts to improve 

and modernize our Nation's air transportation system. A notice of inleiit to establish the Future 

of Aviation Advisor.' Committee was published in the I'ederal Register on .April 2 

(75 Fed. Reg. 63). 

If! can provide additional infomiation or assistance, please feel free to call me. A similar 

response has been sent to Senator Brownbaek and Senator Roberts. 

liinccrclv vours. 

.^u.sanl . 

r/Assistaiu Secretary lor 

Amtion and hitcmational AlTairs 
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U.S. Department 

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The llonorable Sam Brownbaek 

United Stales Senate 

Wasiiington. DC 20510 

Dear Senator Brownbaek: 

Thank you for your letter to Seeretary I.al lood. cosigned by Congressman 'l\)dd fiahrt and 

Senator I'ai Roberts, recommending Jack I'elton to the Aviation Advisory Committee, fhc 

Secretary asked that f respond on liis bolialf. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation recognizes the importance of a national air transportation 

policy that ensures access for all citizens to safe, efficient, and reliable air service, and we 

believe that forming an Aviation Advisory Committee is a significani step towards achieving this 

vision. 

1 appreciate your recommendation as well as your support of the Department's efforts to improve 

and modernize our Nation's air transportation system. A notice of intent to establish the Future 

of Aviation .Advisor>' Committee was published in the Federal Register on .April 2 

(75 1-ed. Reg. 63). 

If I can provide additional information or assistance, plea.se teel iVec to call me. A similar 

response has been sent to Ct>ngressman I iaim and Senator Roberts. 

ccrely yours. 

.Aviit 

ifsan I.. Kurlani 

sistant Secretary I'or 

land International Affairs 
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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Office of ttie Secretary 

of Transportation 

Assistant Socrotary 

May II , 2010 

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1200 Now Jersoy Avenue SE 

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The Honorable Pat Roberts 

United States Senate 

Washington. DC 20510 

Dear Senator Roberts: 

Thank you for your letter to Secretary l.allood. cosigneil by Senator Sam Brownbaek and 

Congressman Todd Tiahn. recommending Jack Pclton to the Aviation Ad\'isory Committee. 

The Secretary asked that 1 respond on his behalf. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation recognises the importance of a national air transportation 

policy that ensures access for all citizens to safe, efficient, and reliable air service, and we 

believe that fonning im Aviation Advisory Committee is a significant step towards achieving this 

vision. 

I appreciate your recommendation as well as your support of the DeparlmcnI's efforts to irnprove 

and modernize our Nation's air transportation system. A notice of intent to establish the Future 

of Aviation Advisory Committee was published in the Federal Register on April 2 

(75 Fed. Reg. 63). 

If I can provide additional information or assistance, plea.se t'cel free to call me. A similar 

response has been .sent to Senator Brownbaek and Congressman Tiahrt. 

I -y^usan L. Kurland 

jy kssistant Secreian*' for 

Aviation and Intcmritional Affairs 
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Conwctiti of tije iHniteb States: 

Wu/biuBfon. BC 20515 

January 27, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary: 

We encourage you to name Jack Pelton, Chairman, President and CEO of Cessna Aircraft 

Company in Wichita, Kansas, to the Aviation Advisory Committee and Blue Ribbon 

Panel. 

Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest general aviation aircraft producer and the 

world's leading producer of business aircraft Jack Pelton was named President and CEO 

of Cessna in 2003, and Chairman of the Board in 200S. Prior to coming to Cessna as 

head of engineering in 2000, Jack served in senior engineering capacities with 

McDoimell Douglas and with Fairchild Domier in Germany. 

Under Jack's leadership, Cessna has expanded its product range and entered new 

markets. He is a forceful advocate for research and development, improved production, 

and product support. When unwarranted attacks on the general aviation industry began 

over a year ago, Jack quickly emerged as an industry leader pointing out the positive 

impacts of general aviation and business aircraft in jobs, business development, 

commtinity access, and balance of trade. He has appeared on several national news 

programs, spoken to industry and media audiences, and testified before Congressional 

committees. 

Jack is a former Chairman of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and is an 

Advisory Board Member of the National Business Aviation Association. In 2008, he 

received both the Aviation Week Laurel for Business and General Aviation and the 

Freedom of Flight Award, the Experimental Aircraft Association's highest honor. In 

2007, he was the recipient of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce's Ad Astra Award as the 

state's most influential business leader. 

Jack has a commercial pilot's license with instnmient, multi-engine and seaplane ratings. 

He also holds type ratings in several Cessna Citation business jets including the Citation 

X, the world's fastest civil aviation aircraft, and a single pilot rating in the Citation 

Mtistang. He is a single-engine aircraft owner and restores antique aircraft. 

Jack Pelton offers several valuable and useful perspectives on aviation, including airport 

infrastructure and access, particularly for small and rural commimities and their needs for 

commerce, business transportation, and medical relief. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration of our recommendation to name Jack Pelton 

to the Aviation Advisory Conmiittee. 

Sincerely, 

fodd Tiahrt Sam Brownbaek Pat Roberts 

Member of Congress U.S. Senator U.S. Senator