“NATA thanks the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for advancing several aviation business priorities, most notably funding to begin urgent modernization of our nation’s air traffic control infrastructure, technology, and staffing. Every day, NATA members experience firsthand the negative impacts of aging ATC infrastructure, insufficient technology at general aviation airports, and inadequate controller staffing in busy airspaces. By approving this $12.5 billion down payment on ATC modernization, Congress has signaled its support for U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s comprehensive plan to build a new, state-of-the-art ATC system. In doing so, we will ensure U.S. aviation remains the global gold standard for aviation safety and innovation,” stated NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna.
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