FAA Reauthorization and Modernization
NBAA supports the continued transition to a future aviation system that is satellite-based rather than today’s ground-based navigation system and supports preserving the general aviation community's financial contributions to the air transportation system through the payment of fuel taxes, rather than new user fees.
Related News & Resources
- Congress Extends FAA Authorization, Adds Safety Provisions
- July 30, 2010
Congress has approved another extension of FAA programs and funding as lawmakers continue work on a multi-year FAA reauthorization bill. The extension bill HR 5900, titled the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, also includes new pilot training and aviation safety rules for regional and commuter flights, and runs through September 30. Neither of the pending FAA bills in the U.S. House of Representatives nor the Senate includes new user fees.
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- FAA's Latest Congressional Funding Extension Expires Aug. 1
- July 26, 2010
As the most recent congressional extension of funding and programs for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to expire this week, the House and Senate are working to reconcile the differences between their bills to reauthorize the FAA. The current funding extension expires on August 1, and if Congress is unable to approve a final, multi-year reauthorization bill by that date, lawmakers are expected to approve another extension of current law. NBAA supports a multi- year reauthorization bill that will enable the agency to do critically needed long-range planning, and make the long-term investments in airport infrastructure and technology that are required to modernize and expand the nation's aviation system. The reauthorization bills help fund the transformation to a Next Generation (NextGen) system in part through an adjustment in the general aviation jet fuel tax to 36 cents, instead of instituting new and onerous user fees.
- FAA Continues 'NextGen' Rollout
- June 14, 2010
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued plans for implementing Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) "out" equipage for aircraft operators. The guidelines require ADS-B out to be installed on aircraft operating in Class A, B and C airspace by 2020. The business aviation community has long supported continued transformation to a Next Generation Air Traffic Control system, or "NextGen," and ADS-B is seen as the cornerstone technology for such a system. "The FAA's plan for implementing ADS-B over the next 10 years, developed in consultation with all aviation stakeholders, demonstrates the shared priority government and industry have placed on aviation system modernization," NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen recently told media organizations. Get more information, and review the final rule.
- NextGen Planning Should Include [All] Stakeholders, NBAA Says
- May 10, 2010
While the inclusion of business aviation in a recently formed DOT planning group is a welcome development, NBAA nevertheless wants to ensure that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) understands the industry’s long-standing support for continued investment in aviation system modernization. That’s why on May 10, 2010, NBAA joined several other groups in sending a letter to the FAA underscoring the need for all aviation segments to be involved in the government’s planning of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen. “We believe it is imperative that all stakeholders are involved as the FAA develops its modernization plans,” the letter states. Review the letter.
- Congress Approves FAA Extension Through July 3
- May 3, 2010
Last week, Congress extended FAA funding and programs through July 3, 2010. By that date, Congress must either finish its work on the FAA reauthorization bill or extend current law again to provide time for lawmakers to hammer out differences between the House and Senate versions. The two bills must be reconciled into a single piece of legislation before being sent to the President. Neither the House nor Senate bills include new and onerous user fees, and instead would help fund system modernization with an increase in the jet fuel tax. Learn more about General Aviation's committment to system modernization.
- General Aviation is Committed to Safety, System Modernization, and Expanded Capacity
- May 3, 20100
The general aviation community has always paid for its use of the nation's aviation system through a "fuel tax," which is also a proven, efficient and reliable means for contributing to FAA funding and aviation system modernization. Learn more.
- Business Aviation Active in 'NextGen' Dialogue at Key Washington Conference
- April 8, 2010
Leaders from across the aviation community - including representatives from the airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Capitol Hill, the general aviation community and other stakeholders – gathered in downtown Washington on April 6-7, 2010, for a Spring Symposium hosted by the RTCA, a non-profit organization established to formulate consensus-based solutions to aviation system challenges. Learn more.
- NBAA and Others Tell Congress: NextGen Will Grow Jobs
- September 20, 2009
NBAA joined with a number of other aviation groups in sending a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reminding the lawmakers that investing in a Next Generation, or “NextGen” Aviation System will lead to job growth. Review the letter.
- Industry Groups Support Tranisition to Next Generation ATC System
- February 9, 2009
Groups representing virtually the entire aviation community signed a letter stressing the importance of completeling a mulit-year FAA reauthorization bill. Review the letter.
- General Aviation United Against User Fees
- The general aviation community supports legislative proposals - approved by the US House of Representatives and under consideration in the Senate - to continue the important work already done to modernize the nation's aviation system. However, the industry rejects proposals to fund the FAA and aviation system modernization through untested, inefficient user fees. Learn more.
- ‘Fuel Tax’ – The Most Effective Payment System For General Aviation
- The Most Effective Payment System For General Aviation The fuel tax has long been a proven, efficient, reliable means for general aviation to pay for its use of the nation's aviation system. NBAA and the rest of the general aviation community support proposals for aviation modernization that use adjustments of the fuel tax for funding. Learn more.
