Christa Lucas, the NBAA’s VP of Government Affairs, yesterday shared timely bits of information about happenings on Capitol Hill in the new legislative session with members of the Chicago Area Business Aviation Association at a meeting near Chicago Executive Airport.
NBAA’s Lucas Talks GA Access in Chicago
Key Takeaways:
- NBAA VP Christa Lucas highlighted recent tax law benefits for aviation but stressed that air traffic control (ATC) privatization remains the primary concern for general aviation.
- The proposed privatized ATC system raises significant concerns for general aviation, particularly regarding a board structure heavily favoring airlines, its control over funding and access, and the difficulty of challenging access restrictions on economic grounds.
- Despite widespread opposition from over 150 aviation groups, the push for ATC privatization is expected to continue, potentially through an upcoming infrastructure plan, necessitating sustained advocacy from the general aviation community.
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