While Rep. Bill Shuster’s (R-Pa) announcement that he’ll leave the House at the end of 2018 might signal a potential win for opponents of his controversial plan to separate air traffic control from the FAA, Mr. Shuster’s remark, “We have much still to do,” should serve as a reminder that the effort to create a not-for-profit organization to run ATC isn’t over until it’s over.
Bill Shuster Announces His Retirement
Key Takeaways:
- Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa) announced he will leave the House at the end of 2018, choosing to focus his final year on an infrastructure bill rather than campaigning.
- His departure is seen as a potential win for opponents of his controversial plan to separate air traffic control (ATC) from the FAA.
- Shuster's shift to infrastructure, coupled with his likely successors' lack of interest in the ATC plan, signals a significant setback for the ATC privatization effort.
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