In written testimony delivered yesterday to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen said the best solution to squelch the relentless in-fighting over the future of the U.S. air traffic control system is to set aside the idea of privatization altogether and simply find a better solution.
Bolen Says ATC Privatization Could Lead to Airline Control
Key Takeaways:
- The NBAA strongly opposes privatizing the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system, arguing it would cede control to airlines and distract from real improvements.
- NBAA President Ed Bolen warned that privatization risks uncontrolled fee increases, citing airlines' past practices, and raises serious constitutional concerns by placing the system beyond congressional oversight.
- Instead of privatization, the NBAA advocates for focusing on solutions to enhance the ATC system's efficiency, capacity, and access, with users determining its operation and beneficiaries.
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