Membership
Led by the Chairs of the Hawaii State Legislature’s House and Senate Transportation Committees, the members of the Task Force include representatives from the aviation community, government agencies, and community members representing each county in Hawaii.
The Task Force may also invite technical advisors, subject matter experts, and community stakeholders to contribute to discussions. These invited guests do not hold voting rights within the Task Force.
Representatives
Co-Chairs
Hawaii State Senate Transportation Committee Chair
Senator Lorraine Inouye
Hawaii State House of Representatives Transportation Committee Chair
Representative Darius Kila
General Members
Hawaii State Department of Transportation Director or designee
Traci Lum
Hawaii State Office of State Planning Director or designee
David Kobayashi
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) representative
Katia Veraza
Tour Operator Program of Safety (TOPS) representative
Eric Hamp
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) representative
Position not yet filled
General Aviation Council of Hawaii (GACH) representative
Position not yet filled
Appointed Members
Hawaii County community member (as appointed by Task Force Co-Chairs)
Position not yet filled
Maui County community member (as appointed by Task Force Co-Chairs)
Position not yet filled
Honolulu County community member (as appointed by Task Force Co-Chairs)
Position not yet filled
Kauai County community member (as appointed by Task Force Co-Chairs)
Position not yet filled