NBAA Welcomes DOT Sec. Duffy’s Call for Additional ATC Modernization Funding

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s call for an additional $30 billion in funding to continue the work to modernize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system and airport infrastructure. In remarks to the Aero Club of Washington, Duffy said the modernization work underway since July 2025 needs more funding for ATC telecom infrastructure, airports, towers and technology, beyond what Congress provided last year.

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NBAA Welcomes New Website to Track ATC Modernization Progress

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expressed its support for a new online dashboard developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide updates on the status of modernization of the country’s air traffic control (ATC) network. The new Modern Skies dashboard provides information about ATC modernization projects already underway and updates at more than 4,600 FAA sites across the country, accompanied by a map overlay detailing specific efforts.

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NBAA Welcomes DOT, FAA Selection of Integrator for Future ATC Network

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a prime integrator for a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system, and commended both agencies for reaffirming their commitment to implement that system by the end of 2028.

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NBAA, Aviation Coalition Support New Legislation to Shield FAA From Future Government Closures

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition issued a statement in support of legislative measures to ensure continued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations in the event of a future government shutdown.

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NBAA, Coalition Urge Congress to Finish Bill Reopening Government, Return Momentum to ATC Modernization

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In a letter to Congress published in The Washington Post, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and nearly 60 aviation stakeholder groups in the Modern Skies Coalition have called on Congress to reopen the government immediately and pass the full year appropriations bill that funds the nation’s air traffic control system.

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Modern Skies Coalition Stands United in Calling on Congress to End the Shutdown Without Delay

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A broad coalition of aviation stakeholders, including the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), released a statement calling on Congress to end the shutdown.

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Bolen Champions Industry’s Commitment for ATC Modernization on Podcast Reaching Millions

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National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen said the U.S. needs to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a brand-new air traffic control (ATC) system in a new interview with Freakonomics Radio, a thought-leadership podcast heard by millions of listeners each week, including Washington’s most influential policymakers.

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NBAA Welcomes Senate Committee Passage of DOT Funding Bill Reflecting Multiple Industry Priorities

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the inclusion of multiple industry-supported policies in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) bill passed by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee.

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NBAA Welcomes Final Congressional Passage of Aviation Priorities in Budget Bill

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed today’s final vote in the House of Representatives of a bill with multiple NBAA-supported initiatives to promote the growth, safety and sustainability of the U.S. aviation industry. The wide-ranging budget reconciliation measure was initially passed in the House on May 22. The Senate passed its revised version on July 1, sending the bill back to the House for today’s vote. The bill now heads to the president’s desk, and he is expected to sign the legislation into law.

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