JUSTIN TOWLES

Advocacy related to legislation supporting innovation in emergency management and disaster response capabilities. General business and regulatory affairs related to aerospace technology development and federal research funding. FY 27 APPROPRIATIONS - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Defense.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Brand New ATC System (BNATCS) radar modernization, Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories (SMART), and common automation platform (CAP) programs.

* H.R. 4146 - Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act of 2025 (PAPA Act) * S.2503 - Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act * H.R.7613 - Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026 Issues concerning the use of ADS-B to support safe and efficient airport operations. Preserving airport revenue authority, ensuring airports' access to financial resources that are essential to aviation safety.

Prevention of electrical grid faults and wildfires. FY27 CJS, Energy and Water Appropriations bills.

Policy engagement on advanced air mobility sector development and public acceptance of advaced air mobility technologies.

Federal appropriations and funding opportunities for advanced wildfire detection technology and emergency response systems. Support for research partnerships between commercial aerospace companies and academic institutions. Advocacy related to supporting innovation in emergency management and disaster response capabilities. General business and regulatory affairs related to aerospace technology development and federal research funding.