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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

Discovered 2026-06-04T05:18:58.253908-07:00 | 2026-06-04T05:18:58.253908-07:00

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  • The testimony puts rural air service directly on the legislative agenda via a formal House Aviation Subcommittee hearing, signaling potential congressional action affecting routes, funding, and service obligations.
  • Strengthening rural connectivity to the National Airspace System has downstream implications for airline network planning and operational continuity in low-density markets.
  • With rural air service policy still evolving, the record from this hearing is likely to shape how decision-makers evaluate gaps in service access and investment priorities across the US air system.

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2026-06-04T05:18:58.253908-07:00
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