We have been advocating strongly and consistently since 2007 for a full reauthorization bill. “This bill, which we urge President Obama to sign, will help make our skies safer, cleaner and less congested. Its management reforms and new policies will provide much-needed changes in the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, helping to spur the economy by generating thousands of private sector jobs while ensuring our national air transportation system remains second to none.
“However, not to spoil the party before it's even started, a major concern on the horizon is the specter of sequestration in January 2013. Because most of FAA's funding pays for daily operations of the national aerospace system, NextGen will be vulnerable to a disproportionately larger share of cuts if sequestration takes effect. It's imperative that Congress not ignore this issue--avoiding sequestration needs to be a priority now.”
