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Washington, DC – Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the retirement of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen:

“For as long as I’ve been in Congress, Ed Bolen has been a champion of America’s aviation system and a staunch supporter of its vital general aviation community. When I became Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, one of my highest priorities was passing a strong bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill. When we began drafting and building support for the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, we relied on many voices throughout aviation to make it as strong as possible, and few voices were as instrumental in our coalition as Ed Bolen’s. I want to thank Ed for his decades of tireless and expert work on behalf of American aviation, for his always thoughtful advice on aviation issues, and for his friendship. I congratulate Ed on his many accomplishments throughout his career, and I wish him and his family the absolute best as he takes on his next challenge.”