It was no big surprise that the House on Wednesday agreed to a spending package that included a short-term extension to the FAA, yet again kicking the can down the road on negotiations for a full reauthorization. The current extension would have expired at the end of this month.
FAA Will Remain Solvent, At Least Through October
Key Takeaways:
- The House approved a short-term extension for FAA funding, once again delaying negotiations for a full reauthorization.
- Talks for a long-term FAA funding solution are planned for later this year, now that the contentious air traffic control privatization issue has been removed from the debate.
- A new potential debate topic is emerging around modifying Part 121 pilot qualifications, specifically the 1,500-hour flight time requirement, a change strongly opposed by the Air Line Pilots Association.
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