Opposition to FAA reauthorization legislation introduced in the House yesterday was swift, but not quite as loud as you might think based on the high level of emotion surrounding proposals out of Washington to privatize ATC.
FAA Funding Bill Includes a Mixed Bag of Good and Bad
Key Takeaways:
- New FAA reauthorization legislation proposes privatizing Air Traffic Control (ATC) under a non-profit board, drawing immediate but mixed reactions from aviation organizations.
- The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) outright opposes the bill, arguing that ATC privatization harms general aviation and removes public oversight, likening it to foreign systems detrimental to GA.
- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expresses cautious optimism, noting beneficial reforms like third-class medical and aircraft certification, but still opposes user fees for any segment of general aviation, including charter operators, and raises questions about the ATC separation itself.
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