The Washington Post has revived the ATC privatization debate, raising questions about safety, funding, and access that GA pilots have strong reasons to follow closely.
The DOT is requesting $30 billion from Congress to overhaul the National Airspace System - aging infrastructure that serves 45,000 flights daily and affects every pilot in the U.S.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford testified before Congress on September 15 seeking sustained funding to keep ATC modernization on track - a fight that affects every flight in the national airspace.