Opposition to FAA reauthorization legislation introduced in the House yesterday was swift, but not quite as loud as you might think based on the high level of emotion surrounding proposals out of Washington to privatize ATC.
FAA Funding Bill Includes a Mixed Bag of Good and Bad
Key Takeaways:
- New FAA reauthorization legislation proposes privatizing Air Traffic Control (ATC) under a non-profit corporate board, with user fees intended for airlines and commercial Part 135 operators.
- The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) firmly opposes the bill, arguing that ATC privatization is harmful to general aviation, stifles innovation, and removes public oversight, even with some user fee exemptions.
- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed cautious optimism, highlighting positive provisions for general aviation such as third-class medical and aircraft certification reforms, and the exclusion of most GA from new user fees.
- Despite some positive elements, AOPA still opposes user fees for any segment of general aviation, including business aviation, and holds reservations about the overall plan to separate ATC from the FAA.
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