Regulations and Government
Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines
Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
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The aviation community breathed a collective sigh of relief after Congress pushed through temporary reprieves on both FAA reauthorization and government funding before each lapsed on October 1, but industry and lawmakers alike called for continued urgency on passing longer-term bills.

Congress on Saturday passed a 47-day stopgap funding bill, through November 17, averting a government shutdown. That bill also included a three-month extension of the FAA’s operating authority, providing until the end of the year to hammer out final details of a five-year reauthorization package.

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