Aviation Coalition Calls for Urgent ATC Staffing, Modernization Efforts

Thirty-four groups urge Congress and the FAA to boost ATC staffing, technology, and funding while opposing privatization to maintain critical investments.

Amelia Walsh

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 02:35 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A coalition of commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the FAA to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology.
The groups called for increased emergency funding for ATC infrastructure and workforce, modernization efforts, facility upgrades, and financial reforms to protect FAA funding stability.
They explicitly stated they are not advocating for the privatization of U.S. air traffic control, viewing it as a distraction from essential investments.
Motivated by recent aviation accidents, the coalition is committed to prevention and ready to collaborate with the FAA on these initiatives.

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On Wednesday, a coalition representing commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the FAA to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology.

In a February 19 letter, the groups wrote, “we must support air traffic controller workforce hiring and training, modernize and deploy state-of-the-art air traffic control facilities and equipment.” Notably, the coalition made it clear that it is not pursuing privatizing U.S. air traffic control, arguing that such a move would divert attention from essential investments.