06
Dec
2015
I was honored recently to fly on the first ever direct flight from the Quad Cities International Airport to Washington-Dulles International Airport. This direct route is finally possible after a decade of hard work by legislators, officials and leaders at the federal, state, and local levels - the flight not only makes the region more open for new businesses and families, but it also makes travel easier for Iowans who want to visit our nation's capital.
The new direct route will increase traffic to the Quad Cities International Airport, which is the primary airport for accessing the Rock Island Arsenal, a major hub for jobs in our region. I appreciate the critical economic role that the Arsenal plays, which is why I have been proud to cosponsor legislation like the Make It At Home Act to boost production there. Ensuring that the Arsenal is easily accessible is also vital to economic growth in the region, which is why I have strongly supported Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for essential airports like the Quad Cities International Airport. The FAA's essential air service grant program was recently reauthorized through the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015, which I was proud to vote for and which became law on September 30, 2015.
The Quad Cities International Airport has a long and rich history, and I was honored to be a part of another one of its milestones. Please be assured that I will continue to support creative solutions to boost job growth here in Iowa.
Sincerely,
The new direct route will increase traffic to the Quad Cities International Airport, which is the primary airport for accessing the Rock Island Arsenal, a major hub for jobs in our region. I appreciate the critical economic role that the Arsenal plays, which is why I have been proud to cosponsor legislation like the Make It At Home Act to boost production there. Ensuring that the Arsenal is easily accessible is also vital to economic growth in the region, which is why I have strongly supported Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for essential airports like the Quad Cities International Airport. The FAA's essential air service grant program was recently reauthorized through the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015, which I was proud to vote for and which became law on September 30, 2015.
The Quad Cities International Airport has a long and rich history, and I was honored to be a part of another one of its milestones. Please be assured that I will continue to support creative solutions to boost job growth here in Iowa.
Sincerely,
Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District
