The White House budget released on Tuesday includes a plan to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system, a revelation that drew rebukes from two aviation industry associations.
White House Budget Includes Privatized ATC Proposal
Key Takeaways:
- The White House budget proposes privatizing the nation's air traffic control (ATC) system and reducing FAA funding by $300 million, aiming for a separate ATC corporation by FY 2021.
- Two major aviation industry associations, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transport Association (NATA), strongly oppose the plan.
- Opponents argue the proposal has broad disapproval, would cut crucial funding for ATC modernization, and continue a downward trend in airport funding.
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