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NBAA, EAA Blast ATC Privatization Plan

Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 11:55 PM ET

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Ed Bolen Courtesy NBAA

Key Takeaways:

The heads of two major aviation organizations (NBAA and EAA) strongly oppose the proposed privatization of air traffic control (ATC), warning Congress it would grant major airlines "unbridled authority" over the system.
They argue that handing over the ATC monopoly to a corporate board dominated by airlines is a "fundamentally flawed idea" that poses significant risks and "ominous consequences" for general aviation.
While the broader FAA Reauthorization legislation contains some positive elements for general aviation, the ATC privatization proposal represents a "red line" for these groups due to concerns over the loss of public oversight and the potential for general aviation interests to be sidelined.

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