The U.S. Senate has confirmed David Pekoske to serve as TSA Administrator for a second term. Aviation Associations including the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), welcomed the confirmation.
GAMA President and CEO, Pete Bunce said the TSA plays an essential role in protecting the U.S. transportation system and Administrator Pekoske’s re-nomination to a second five-year term and bi-partisan support for his confirmation is a testament to his devotion to public service and recognized powerful leadership. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Administrator and his team to further advance and modernize aviation security, while maintaining the high-level of safety and security that we rely on when utilizing the U.S. transportation system.”
“NATA and our affiliated partner NATA Compliance Services have enjoyed a positive, proactive working relationship with the men and women of TSA under Administrator Pekoske since he was appointed as head of the agency in 2017,” NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna said. “Administrator Pekoske has expertly balanced the need to support existing security initiatives with the development of insightful new strategies to counter emerging threats in an increasingly dynamic environment, all while fostering a culture of collaboration with industry stakeholders. He has proven to be a forward-looking leader in transportation security, and we are pleased to be part of this government-industry partnership.”
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke said, “The safety and security of passengers is the top priority of our airports, and TSA Administrator Pekoske has been a strong and effective partner in helping to achieve that goal. His strategic, innovative, and mission-focused management approach has been critical in facilitating the kind of coordination that is essential to keeping travelers safe, and we have no doubt that successful leadership will continue in his second term. ACI-NA congratulates him on his confirmation, and we look forward to continuing to work with Administrator Pekoske and his team to further enhance security and efficiency at airports across the country.”
