Regulations and Government
Congress Funding Bill Addresses Certification, AAM
The $1.7 trillion government funding bill unveiled yesterday contains numerous provisions addressing key industry priorities, aviation advocates said.
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A comprehensive government-wide $1.7 trillion fiscal 2023 spending package unveiled yesterday drew praise from aviation advocates for including key priorities ranging from protecting aircraft operator privacy to reinforcing the FAA’s authority over the National Airspace System. The omnibus bill is anticipated to pass the House and the Senate this week and head to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature, averting a potential government shutdown.

For the FAA, lawmakers included a $94 million increase in aviation safety and funding for 223 new certification and inspection employees. The Air Traffic Organization would receive a $340 million boost, with funding for up to 1,500 additional controllers. 

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