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Nov. 13, 2025 Another Aviation Expert Warns Against ATC Privatization
Nov. 13, 2025 NBAA, FlightSafety International and CAE Launch Standardized Aircraft SOPs to Enhance Business Aviation Safety
Nov. 12, 2025 NBAA Welcomes House Vote Reopening Government, Responds to FAA’s Amended Order
Nov. 12, 2025 Industry Input Leads FAA to Expand Organization Designation Authorization Program
Nov. 12, 2025 Business Champion Challenges Wall Street Journal’s ATC-Privatization Claims

Flight Department Administration

Another Aviation Expert Warns Against ATC Privatization

November 13, 2025

Another Aviation Expert Warns Against ATC Privatization

Although the federal government is now reopened, its effects continue to ripple across the aviation system. A flight safety expert who has worked around the world says recent calls to privatize America’s ATC system are shortsighted and risky.

Aircraft Operations

Industry Input Leads FAA to Expand Organization Designation Authorization Program

November 12, 2025

Industry Input Leads FAA to Expand Organization Designation Authorization Program

The FAA has published a revised Order 8100.15C Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures, expanding the ODA functions to include some airmen certification activities.

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