As Congress prepares to debate whether to privatize ATC as part of the upcoming FAA reauthorization process, a number of general aviation groups are asking Congress to allow a full debate of a plan they argue is pushed down the nation’s throat by the airlines.
GA Groups Move To Thwart Privatized ATC Plan
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation groups are urging Congress to fully debate, not rush, a proposal to privatize Air Traffic Control (ATC) as part of the upcoming FAA reauthorization.
- The groups specifically oppose a plan by Rep. Bill Shuster to privatize ATC, citing significant and long-standing concerns about foreign ATC models (like those in Canada and the U.K.) based on their operating experiences.
- A wide range of aviation organizations signed a letter expressing these concerns, arguing the proposal is being pushed by airlines and should not be forced upon the nation.
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