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FAA Will Remain Solvent, At Least Through October

The House on Wednesday agreed to a spending package that included a short-term extension to the FAA. Wikimedia Commons
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Key Takeaways:

  • The House passed another short-term extension for the FAA, further delaying negotiations for a full reauthorization.
  • Long-term FAA funding negotiations are planned to commence later this year, with the controversial topic of privatizing air traffic control now off the table.
  • A new contentious debate is anticipated over potential modifications to Part 121 pilot qualifications, specifically the 1,500 flying hour requirement, which the Air Line Pilots Association vehemently opposes.
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It was no big surprise that the House on Wednesday agreed to a spending package that included a short-term extension to the FAA, yet again kicking the can down the road on negotiations for a full reauthorization. The current extension would have expired at the end of this month.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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