A sigh of relief could be heard last week by many in the aviation industry as the bill that, if passed by Congress, would have privatized air traffic control was tossed out. At least for now.
ATC Privatization Bill Thrown Out
Key Takeaways:
- A bill to privatize air traffic control (ATC) was rejected, bringing relief to many in the aviation industry, though the issue may resurface.
- Chairman Bill Shuster and Airlines for America (A4A) championed privatization, arguing the FAA was incapable of modernizing the ATC system (NextGen).
- General aviation groups lobbied against the bill due to concerns about an airline-centric board and user fees within the proposed not-for-profit ATC organization.
- A temporary extension for FAA funding is expected as the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee drafts a new reauthorization bill.
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