The Trump administration’s admission today that efforts to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system have earned a line in the president’s upcoming budget is expected to quickly ignite opposing efforts from the general aviation community.
The Wait for ATC Privatization is Over as White House Budget Emerges
Key Takeaways:
- The Trump administration plans to privatize the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system, proposing to move it from the FAA to an independent, non-governmental organization, which is expected to face strong opposition from the general aviation community.
- Past and present opposition centers on who would control the new entity (feared to be airline-dominated) and how it would be funded (user fees disproportionately impacting general aviation).
- Proponents, including major airlines (except Delta) and air traffic controllers, argue privatization would increase efficiency, innovation, and ensure stable funding, while the FAA Administrator and many in Congress oppose the move.
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