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:
- A new FAA reauthorization bill proposes privatizing Air Traffic Control (ATC) under a non-profit corporate board.
- AOPA expresses cautious optimism, citing included third-class medical and aircraft certification reforms, and the exclusion of most general aviation from new user fees, though still opposing fees for charter operators.
- NBAA strongly opposes the legislation, arguing that privatizing ATC could harm general aviation by placing control in the hands of self-interested industry stakeholders.
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