Although U.S. House and Senate leaders will consider a short-term extension for FAA funding authority beyond the existing March 31 deadline, the reality is that the industry must remain vigilant against FAA reauthorization proposals for privatizing air traffic control, as contained in H.R. 4441. NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said there’s still a critical need for industry stakeholders to let their representatives know that such a scenario would hurt business aviation. “The House is still working to find a path to the floor for H.R. 4441, and the Senate is expected to introduce its own FAA reauthorization measure soon,” noted Bolen.
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.
NBAA joined the Department of Transportation’s Modern Skies Summit in Washington, DC, April 21, 2026, and applauded the administration’s significant progress over the past year toward building a brand-new air traffic control system.
Pilot and general aviation champion Rep. Sam Graves (R-06-MO) offers his inside perspective on the U.S. mission to build a brand-new air traffic control system and other critical issues across the industry.
NBAA strongly encourages members of the business aviation community to join in calling for swift passage of an FAA reauthorization bill in the U.S. House of Representatives by lending their names to a digital petition.
The fiscal year 2021 spending proposal for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development from the Senate Committee on Appropriations advances legislative priorities advocated by NBAA.