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Friday, 22 February, 2013

Membership Update - Potential Cuts in FAA Programs

Membership Update

February 22, 2013

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta sent a letter today to aviation stakeholders regarding potential cuts in FAA programs should Congress and the White House not reach agreement on a budget deal. If an agreement cannot be reached, then automatic spending cuts (sequestration) will begin to take place starting March 1st. Below are links outlining reductions and operational changes under consideration by the FAA.

Aviation organizations will meet with FAA officials next week to gather additional information on how these potential cuts may affect general aviation. We will keep you informed as this situation progresses.

www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/2013_02_22_10_00_10.pdf
www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/Facilities_Where_Shifts_Could_Be_Eliminated.pdf
www.faa.gov/news/updates/media/Facilities_Could_Be_Closed.pdf

For general press inquiries, contact Shannon Chambers at 703-298-1347 or schambers@nata.aero.

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.