Regulations and Government
Look Ahead: ATC Debate To Heat Up Early in 2018
Many believe lawmakers lack political will to pass further short-term FAA authorization extensions, setting the stage for intense debate early in 2018.

The first three months of 2018 will be a critical period in the debate surrounding the organization of the U.S. air traffic control system. Congress is facing a March 31 deadline to resolve lawmakers' differences on the proposal that was tucked into comprehensive long-term FAA reauthorization legislation. The FAA is operating on a short-term extension of its authorization, but that is set to expire March 31.


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