Clearly updating the technology to run the nation’s ATC system hasn’t been nearly as easy or as cheap as anyone expected. A new report from the Senate Republican Policy Committee says, in fact, that perhaps the original timeline to bring NextGen to fruition was unrealistic to begin with.
Senate Republican Policy Committee Confirms ATC Privatization is Still Alive
Key Takeaways:
- A Senate report criticizes the FAA's NextGen modernization for delays caused by outdated equipment, an unstable funding stream, and FAA obstruction, using these points to advocate for privatizing air traffic control (ATC).
- The article refutes key claims from the report, arguing that "WWII-era radar" is misleading given modern advancements, and highlighting that major airlines, despite pushing for modernization, received an exemption from a critical ADS-B mandate until 2024.
- The report is further criticized for failing to address how privatization would solve existing funding access issues, overlooking inconsistencies in airline lobbying efforts, and ignoring potential constitutional issues or a projected $100 billion increase to the budget deficit.
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