NATA - The National Air Transportation Association Inc.
09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2024 18:57
NATA Congratulates Pleasance on AOPA President Appointment, Thanks Baker for Years of Service
Today, NATA welcomed the appointment of Darren Pleasance as President and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and thanked outgoing, longtime leader Mark Baker for his service to the community:
"Darren Pleasance's appointment as AOPA's next president and CEO comes at a pivotal time when his deep aviation experience and ability to inspire future aviation professionals will greatly benefit our industry. NATA is excited for this next chapter under Pleasance's leadership as a partner in advocating for general aviation and strengthening relationships between pilots and the aviation business community. Together, we can continue to advance key priorities to preserve critical airspace for all aviators, usher in an unleaded future for general aviation, address airport infrastructure needs, and communicate the immense value of our industry to communities across the nation," stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.
"Mark Baker has truly helped the aviation community better understand the pilot perspective and advocated fervently for the AOPA membership. NATA appreciates Mark's leadership and collaboration on industry-wide efforts to safely eliminate lead in aviation gasoline through EAGLE and support of programs addressing looming shortages in aviation," stated Castagna.
"Darren Pleasance's appointment as AOPA's next president and CEO comes at a pivotal time when his deep aviation experience and ability to inspire future aviation professionals will greatly benefit our industry. NATA is excited for this next chapter under Pleasance's leadership as a partner in advocating for general aviation and strengthening relationships between pilots and the aviation business community. Together, we can continue to advance key priorities to preserve critical airspace for all aviators, usher in an unleaded future for general aviation, address airport infrastructure needs, and communicate the immense value of our industry to communities across the nation," stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.
"Mark Baker has truly helped the aviation community better understand the pilot perspective and advocated fervently for the AOPA membership. NATA appreciates Mark's leadership and collaboration on industry-wide efforts to safely eliminate lead in aviation gasoline through EAGLE and support of programs addressing looming shortages in aviation," stated Castagna.
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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA's member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.