Aviation Community Unites in Support of a Safe, Resilient and Modernized ATC System

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

Washington, DC, Feb. 19, 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today joined with 33 other stakeholder groups representing the broad spectrum of aviation in sending a letter urging Congress to fund improvements to air traffic controller hiring and system modernization, to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.

In addressing the lawmakers, the letter clearly states that the entire aviation community is “…Ready to work with you to ensure the FAA is more capable and prepared to deliver economic growth, foster American innovation, adapt to challenges, and continue to be the safest, largest, and most complex air traffic control system in the world. Please let us know what we can do to support your consideration and efforts,” the letter adds.

Also of significant importance, the letter states: “We are aligned on not pursuing privatization of U.S. air traffic control services and believe it would be a distraction from these needed investments and reforms.”

“The fact that the entire aviation community has united around strengthening the safety and efficiency of our nation’s air transportation system, without being distracted by unproductive debates, is meaningful,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.  

Read the full letter.

Review the National Airspace Safety Initiative.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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