A coalition of aviation organizations sent a letter calling for the U.S. Senate to move forward as soon as possible on an FAA Reauthorization bill and confirming the next FAA Administrator. [Credit: Alejandro-Barba/Unsplash]
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A coalition of 28 aviation organizations sent a letter urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass an FAA Reauthorization bill.
The letter also called for the prompt confirmation of Michael Whitaker as the new FAA Administrator, a position vacant since March 2022.
The push comes as the FAA's current authorization is set to expire on September 30, with House-passed legislation stalled in the Senate.
The organizations stressed that permanent leadership and clear direction through reauthorization are crucial for advancing aviation safety, efficiency, and innovation.
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on AVweb.com.
A coalition of aviation organizations sent a letter last week calling for the U.S. Senate to move forward as soon as possible on an FAA Reauthorization bill and confirming the next FAA Administrator.
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