Sequestered

It’s been at least five minutes since the last manufactured budget crisis in Washington, D.C., so it must be time for another one. The previous cliffs, shutdowns, grand bargains and other adolescent actions over the last 15-20 years have mostly avoided aviation operations in the U.S. Thanks to the latest federal foot-stamping, that could change, however, impacting how you and I aviate.

Key Takeaways:

• The current federal budget crisis (sequestration) will impose indiscriminate cuts on federal programs, directly affecting the FAA and its air traffic control system.
• These cuts are expected to lead to closures or part-timing of ATC towers, staff reductions at FSDOs, and slower processing for pilot/medical certifications and airworthiness approvals.
• While not primarily a safety issue, the changes will impact aviation efficiency, with potential for limited airspace access, ground holds, and a critical need for pilots to check NOTAMs for operational changes.

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