Air Traffic Control Reform: The Washington Drama BEGINS
President Trump is calling for the separation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) from the FAA. This is the beginning of a legislative marathon.
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The Trump “Two deletes before adding a New Regulation” comes to the FAA & YOU MAY PROPOSE which §§ of the FARs should be terminated
President Trump’s executive order on regulation reduction, the “two-for-one” rule, hit the FAA who issued its own request from the public for candidates for elimination.
Note to President Trump: NTSB’s Hart term as Chairman should merit consideration of further Federal Safety Service
If Christopher Hart is willing, the Trump Administration would be well advised to nominate Mr. Hart for the Board again or any safety positions within DoT.
During “Drain the Swamp”, the FAA could emulate Samoa’s Fa’a
The Samoan Fa’a culture, which has been preserved for over 3,000 years from threats, might be adopted by the FAA during threats of budget and related proposals.
Hawai’i needs to be ready for the Trump Infrastructure $$$ tsunami
Hawaii is considering legislation that would create a state agency to manage all airports. Whatever makes sense needs to be enacted now to make Hawai’i ready for this once-in-a-decade flow of airport funds.
Washington Tea Leaves on ATC Privatization
Washington is not a place where the players advertise their positions. In absence of clear messages, one must read tea leaves. Neither NATCA, a proponent, nor ALPA, an opponent of ATC Privatization, has reasserted its position on the Shuster proposal, which may be insignificant or may be an inkling of their lack of prioritization.
What’s up in Washington?
Take a look at the FAA’s press release on NextGen and a transcription of President Trump’s White House meeting with the aviation industry.
President Trump’s Political Appointments to the FAA
President Trump insinuated that his aircraft’s chief pilot would be the next FAA Administrator, but running the FAA is a job demanding more than excellent piloting skills, particularly with the Executive Challenges of completing NextGen.