Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2024) – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to renew the longstanding relationship between the two organizations. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker and NASAO Board Chair Kyle Wanner signed the MOU on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.. 

“Our recent meeting with the FAA Administrator was an incredible opportunity to highlight the valuable partnership that exists between NASAO and the FAA,” stated NASAO Chair Kyle Wanner. “This MOU signing is another important step forward for all of our state aviation agencies, as we collectively work together to further collaborate with the FAA in order to strengthen and grow our nation’s air transportation system.”

NASAO has a longstanding partnership with the FAA, signing multiple MOUs over the years on an array of issue areas. In a testament to the success of this partnership, more MOUs have been renewed since the initial MOU was signed in 1996. 

This recently signed MOU seeks to address key issues through continued collaboration on federal and state levels. The MOU outlined key objectives, action goals, and the overall process and structure to work towards the stated goals.

NASAO is the nationally recognized voice for the public interest in aviation on behalf of the states and territories. We represent state aviation agencies in all 50 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to encourage and foster cooperation throughout the public sector in the development and promotion of a national aviation system that safely and effectively serves the needs of citizens, commerce, and communities throughout the United States.