Industries association. Sen. Wicker all right, we will begin, and we appreciate people working with us on this partially remote, and partially in person hearing on a very important topic. The covid 19 pandemic has affected the normal operation of every Public Institution in our country. Including, as you can see, the legislative branch. I thank my colleagues and witnesses per for participating in todays hearing, which is the first of many covid19related oversight hearings that this committee will conduct. We will accomplish the business in accordance with the guidelines established by the rules committee, and in consultation with the office of the attending physician. And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. The committee today convenes to discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president a
And i want to thank my colleague and Ranking Member, senator cantwell, for her cooperation in this regard, and for all of our staff. Convenes toe today discuss the state of the Aviation Industry. Witnesses, which are limited in number by the guidance we received from the senate, include nic calio, president and chief executive officer of airlines for america, todd president and chief executive officer of the American Association of airport effectives, eric fanning, president of the chief executive officer of the Aerospace Industries association, and remotely, dr. Hilary godwin, dean of school of Public Health university of washington. No part of the American Economy has escaped the impact of the covid 19 pandemic. The air and transportation sector has suffered a particularly painful blow, one intensified by Global Travel resections and stay at home orders, Domestic Travel has declined over 95 compared to last year. Flying with 12 passengers on average. Half of the u. S. Passenger aircr
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Security no matter the cost . Of course there will always be a costbenefit analysis, but this weeks events, first of all our hearts and prayers go out to the members affected and staff people on capitol hill. I spent a lot of time on capitol hill yesterday and you can tell the mood is a very somber, discouraged feeling and naturally so. We do need to ask if, security measures for every member of congress are adequate, do they understand how to properly hold Public Events where security risks might be present, but we also, i believe its also a good time to reflect on the tone of our political discourse, whether or not we are fostering the type of opinions of one another that are healthy so this is somethin we can look in the mirror, but i think it absolutely a good question. Something we all ought to consider across the political mile. When you look at the situation, its a balance between keeping our lawmakers safe but at the same time, they are supposed to be with their constituents in