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Six general aviation associations have issued a statement strongly
opposing the inclusion of provisions to privatize air traffic control
services in the government reorganization proposal unveiled by the White
House on Thursday. “We are disappointed that the Administration
continues to reintroduce a failed proposal,” the groups said.
“Instead, it should put its weight behind FAA legislation pending
in Congress that will advance the aviation industry, including general
aviation, which contributes $219 billion to the U.S. economy and creates
over one million jobs in the U.S.” According to the
statement, opposition to privatizing ATC includes congressional leaders
from both political parties, more than 100 aviation organizations, over
100 business leaders, 100 U.S. mayors, consumer and agricultural groups,
conservative think tanks, and the majority of Americans.
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