Omnibus Draws Industry Praise for Increased FAA Funding
Aviation safety, NextGen and other initiatives will receive boost under government-wide Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill.

Industry leaders are praising passage of the $18 billion FAA budget for Fiscal Year 2018, saying the increased level will provide important funding for aviation priorities. The House Thursday approved the government-wide omnibus funding bill 256-167 followed by Senate approval 65-32 early Friday. Congress had until the end of Friday to pass the comprehensive bill or face another government shutdown.


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