Mr. Cote is a longtime advocate of modernizing the Federal Aviation Administration's air-traffic control system, and has told industry officials heexpects to play an important role in devising ways to help airlines finance improvements.

WSJ: Honeywell Takes the Lead in Political Giving

As the battle over funding the Federal Aviation Administration and upgrading the nation's air-traffic control system comes to a head, anyone with anything to do with airlines is scrambling to get aboard.

FORBES: Playing Chicken In The Skies

Of course, a great leap toward alleviating our aggravating air travel experiences would be to remove the air traffic control (ATC) system from the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (safety oversight would remain with the government).

FORBES: Fact and Comment

With the near collapse of the financial system in 2008, the Bush administration, with the Republican party in control of both houses of Congress, took aggressive, unprecedented action.

FORBES: Political Gridlock Can Prevent A Quick Solution To The Next Big Crisis

That brings me to my involvement with NextGen (Next Generation Air Traffic Control System) and gaining the opportunity to partner with the safety professionals at the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in order to assist in moving the industry to the next level as it relates to operating safe and efficient skies.

WHITEHOUSE: Improving Efficiency through Simple Technology