EPISODE · Jun 9, 2021 · 2 MIN
Transport Topics (June 9, 2021)
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National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt is stepping down at the end of the month, saying, “Fifteen years is long enough for any one person to serve on a board like this.” Sumwalt, who has a background in commercial aviation, has been chairman the past four years. He said he’s exceptionally proud of the fact that during his time on the board there has not been a major domestic airline accident with a high loss of life. It has been nearly 20 years — Nov. 12, 2001, since a plane crashed in New York City killing 265 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt is stepping down at the end of the month, saying, “Fifteen years is long enough for any one person to serve on a board like this.” Sumwalt, who has a background in commercial aviation, has been chairman the past four years. He said he’s exceptionally proud of the fact that during his time on the board there has not been a major domestic airline accident with a high loss of life. It has been nearly 20 years — Nov. 12, 2001, since a plane crashed in New York City killing 265 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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