The Senate plan for funding the FAA does not include general aviation user fees, but rather an increase in the federal tax of jet fuel to 36 cents per gallon from 21.8 cents per gallon-a 64 percent hike. Congressional proponents of user fees and opponents of the concept, including Sen. Max Baucus (D- Montana), have agreed that the best way for general aviation to pay its way is via increased fuel taxes.
FAA Reauthorization Plan Presented Without GA User Fees
Key Takeaways:
- The Senate's FAA funding plan will increase the federal jet fuel tax by 64% (from 21.8 to 36 cents per gallon) instead of implementing general aviation user fees.
- This increase in fuel taxes is broadly supported in Congress as the agreed-upon method for general aviation to contribute to FAA funding.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
