Membership Update – Potential Cuts in FAA Programs

Back Industry News / February 22, 2013

 

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