I hesitate to use this month’s space to discuss the U.S. government’s shutdown since it’s likely to be concluded by the time you read this, so I’ll keep the following focused on aviation-related issues and the potential long-term impact.
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Shutdown!
I hesitate to use this month’s space to discuss the U.S. government’s shutdown since it’s likely to be concluded by the time you read this, so I’ll keep the following focused on aviation-related issues and the potential long-term impact.
Key Takeaways:
- While everyday flight operations for many users and commercial airliners remain largely unaffected, the shutdown has severely impacted crucial aviation services.
- Key functions such as aircraft registration, processing of major repairs and alterations, pilot checkrides, and accident investigations are halted, with thousands of FAA inspectors furloughed.
- The long-term fallout is expected to include potential closures of aviation facilities, loss of experienced personnel, prolonged administrative delays, and a likely push for increased general aviation user fees to boost FAA funding.
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