The Senate overwhelmingly passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the House, where similar legislation has stalled over a plan to privatize ATC.
Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization Bill
Key Takeaways:
- The Senate overwhelmingly passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill, funding the agency through fiscal year 2017, and sent it to the House.
- The bill includes significant provisions beneficial to general aviation, such as third-class medical reform, increased Airport Improvement Program funding, and support for unleaded aviation fuel.
- Crucially, the Senate bill scrapped the controversial Air Traffic Control privatization proposal, which was applauded by general aviation groups, though its passage in the House remains uncertain.
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