Regulations and Government
Bush moves to deflate GA relief bill
The General Aviation Industry Reparations Act (H.R.3347) encountered rough air when the Bush Administration asked lawmakers to put off a vote on the measur

The General Aviation Industry Reparations Act (H.R.3347) encountered rough air when the Bush Administration asked lawmakers to put off a vote on the measure because its estimated cost had ballooned from the original $450 million to more than $5.5 billion.

That prompted Congress to send a letter to AOPA asking for support from its more than 380,000 members, who represent almost 60 percent of U.S.-licensed pilots. Although the airlines are receiving help through the $15 billion Air Transportation and Stabilization Act, the letter said general aviation “has become a forgotten victim” of post-September 11 realities.