At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years.

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NBAA Lauds Inclusion of Industry Priorities in House-Passed Budget Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of multiple initiatives supporting the growth, safety and sustainability of the nation’s aviation industry and infrastructure included in a budget reconciliation bill. The bill includes $12.5 billion to fund airport and air traffic control (ATC) projects over the next four years. These include replacing aging radar systems, control towers and terminal radar approach control facilities, as well as expanding controller recruitment and training.

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NATA and NBAA Join Modern Skies Coalition in Support of DOT’s ATC-Modernization Plan

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NBAA, NATA and more than 50 other industry groups have joined together in support of Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s proposal for a comprehensive upgrade of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, which serves approximately 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every day. 

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Aviation Industry Calls for Strengthened Investment in Aviation Facilities & Equipment

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Last week, a diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders joined together in calling on U.S. congressional aviation leaders and the administration to support the strengthening and modernization of the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) System. The group’s collective view is that the U.S. must continue to have a safe, efficient and resilient ATC system.

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