Two influential congressmen and staunch supporters of general aviation have come out publicly to allay fears that a move to a non-profit, privatized ATC system would harm general aviation. Their promise? User fees for GA are off the table.
Congressmen: Privatized ATC Won’t Include GA User Fees
Key Takeaways:
- Congressmen Sam Graves and Todd Rokita assure general aviation (GA) interests that a proposed move to a non-profit, privatized Air Traffic Control (ATC) system will not harm them.
- They explicitly promise that user fees for GA are "off the table" and they would not support legislation that includes such fees.
- The congressmen criticize the FAA for failing to meet NextGen deadlines and cost targets, arguing the "status quo is not working" and reform is essential for a modern, efficient ATC system.
- They express confidence that American ingenuity can design a superior privatized ATC system tailored to the U.S.'s unique and complex airspace, maintaining safety and global aviation leadership.
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