The ongoing federal government shutdown is taking a growing toll on aviation businesses nationwide. While essential functions such as air traffic control remain in service, operators are facing increasing delays, added costs, and uncertainty surrounding key approvals and support services.
NATA is seeking input from members and industry stakeholders to illustrate the impact on daily operations, maintenance, certification, and business continuity. If you are having difficulty obtaining FAA resources for essential tasks like pilot training and checking, critical paperwork processing, or adding aircraft to your certificate, please let us know. Your feedback will help us communicate the real-world effects of the shutdown and advocate for the timely restoration of critical federal functions that the industry relies on. Contact NATA VP of Regulatory Affairs Jenny Ann Urban at jurban@nata.aero to share your experience.
Submissions will be kept confidential, and all information will be de-identified before being shared or referenced in advocacy efforts. Thank you for lending your voice and helping ensure the concerns of the aviation business community are clearly heard in Washington.