An American Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft passed by the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on January 11, 2023
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The U.S. aviation industry urged Congress on Wednesday to approve “strong emergency funding” for air traffic control technology and staffing.
Three weeks after a deadly air collision near Washington, DC marks the worst air disaster in the United States Since 2001a group representing heavyweights in the industry Boeingmajor U.S. airlines, private airlines and many unions have written to lawmakers calling for emergency funding and improvement of U.S. airspace.
They also said the FAA should be exempted from government shutdowns to ensure predictable funding flows to ensure ongoing safety and hiring and training for air traffic control personnel. ”
The 2019 government shutdown has allowed federal workers for weeks, including air traffic controllers and airport screening staff. closure Ended in a few hours The staffing shortage has stimulated flights at several major U.S. airports.
