Vice President JD Vance convened a roundtable at the White House to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry. The meeting, which included Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, aimed to explore the effects of the shutdown on air travel and related services. Vance emphasized the need for a swift resolution to the shutdown to minimize disruptions to the transportation sector.
Participants at the roundtable highlighted the challenges faced by airlines and airport authorities due to the shutdown, including delays in regulatory approvals and the suspension of certain operations. Sununu, a former governor with experience in state-level governance, noted the importance of federal support in ensuring the stability of the aviation sector during the crisis. Duffy, who oversees transportation policy, called for immediate action to restore normal operations and prevent further economic fallout.