It’s time for me to go back to work. Getting back in the cockpit is sort of bitter sweet after the tragedy of losing Sam from a preventable midair.

Congratulations to @MikeGrahamNTSB on his renomination to serve on the @NTSB. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the @ACSF_AERO Safety Symposium earlier this year and appreciate his steadfast leadership and commitment to aviation safety. #AviationSafety

Today was emotional but necessary. @SheriLilleyCBRM and I attended the @SenateCommerce hearing to continue our fight for urgent change. I’m not just Sam’s dad—I’m also a pilot who knows this system. And I know it can be safer.@SenTedCruz @SenatorCantwell @JerryMoran @SenDuckworth

We’re seeing the cracks of age in our air traffic control system. That’s why we’re going to go from copper wires to fiber, add new terminals for controllers, and give them sensors on runways to see better. @USDOT is working with the best to get this revamp done in record time to

I’ll be doing a press conference on the NTSB’s preliminary findings on the collision at DCA at 4:15 pm. Streaming it live here on 𝕏:

This morning was tough. I met with Tim and Sheri Lilley, parents of Sam Lilley, the American Airlines First Officer who lost his life in the mid-air collision at @Reagan_Airport. They are heartbroken, and our nation mourns with them and all the victims of this senseless tragedy.

Back in Washington meeting with federal leaders on aviation safety reforms. This is a fixable problem, and we need action now. Thank you to those supporting this mission—let’s get it done. #AviationSafety #SaferSkiesForAll