Regulations and Government
In Shutdown's Wake, Industry Unites on FAA Funding Bill
GAMA's Pete Bunce detailed delayed deliveries, near furloughs, and costly certification stoppages that occurred during the 35-day shutdown.

A House bill to shield the FAA from future government shutdowns is picking up support and has “galvanized” an industry once sharply divided on funding of the air traffic control organization, industry leaders agreed. Some 40 organizations signed a February 12 letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee and aviation subcommittee leadership strongly endorsing the bill, H.R.1108, which would allow the aviation trust fund to cover all FAA expenses during times of future shutdowns and permit workers there to continue to get paid.


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