NBAA LAUDS INCLUSION OF INDUSTRY PRIORITIES IN HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET BILL Source: https://nbaa.org/, Dan Hubbard, First Published May 22, 2025 The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed 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 replacement of aging radar systems, control towers and terminal radar approach control facilities, as well as expanded controller recruitment and training. The air traffic funding provision, unveiled by House leaders in April, has the support of NBAA and more than 50 other industry stakeholders, including international aviation associations, trade unions, manufacturers and others united in a newly formed “Modern Skies” coalition launched to support the plan. “We commend the House for recognizing the importance of improving ATC infrastructure and strengthening the controller workforce to enhance Opening Lines 7 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05
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