Aviation Industry Calls for Strengthened Investment in Aviation Facilities & Equipment

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, dhubbard@nbaa.org

Washington, DC, July 16, 2024 – Today, a diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders joined together in calling on U.S. congressional aviation leaders and the administration to support the strengthening and modernization of the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) System.

The group’s collective view is that the U.S. must continue to have a safe, efficient and resilient ATC system. To accomplish this objective, Congress should consider making changes to its administration of the Aviation and Airways Trust Fund in such a way that maintains the appropriators’ and authorizers’ important oversight role while giving the FAA the ability to more effectively utilize the Trust Fund balance for needed facility upgrades and system modernization. The coalition respectfully requests congressional authorizers and appropriators work together with the FAA and all stakeholders to ensure the FAA has a plan and the necessary resources to grow the National Airspace System safely and efficiently.

Stakeholders signing the letter include Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA); Aerospace Industries Association (AIA); Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA); Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA); Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA); Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA); Airlines for America (A4A); Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA); Cargo Airline Association (CAA); Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. (EAA); General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA); Global Business Travel Association (GBTA); International Air Transport Association (IATA); International Council of Air Shows (ICAS); National Air Carrier Association (NACA); National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA); National Air Transportation Association (NATA); National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASEO); National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots; Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS); Regional Airline Association (RAA); Travelers United; U.S. Chamber; Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and Vertical Flight Society (VFS).

Read the aviation coalition’s letter.

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