Tag Archives: ATC Privatization
ATC Privatization Proposal Is Dead!
by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2018 issue WASHINGTON, DC – No sooner than pilots and other concerned individuals contacted their U.S. Congressmen to oppose H.R. 2997, which was intended to reintroduce privatizing the air traffic control … Continue reading
The Important Role AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteers Play
by Kyle Lewis Regional Manager / Government Affairs & Airport Advocacy / Great Lakes Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2018 issue In my last column, I touched on the importance of AOPA’s Airport Support … Continue reading
Covering The Great Lakes Region For You!
by Kyle Lewis Manager, Great Lakes Region – Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2017 issue Summertime is usually filled with aviation activities, but all are overshadowed by EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, held … Continue reading
Keeping a Close Eye on ATC Privatization EAA Opposing Any Move Toward GA User Fees
June 18, 2015 – EAA is closely monitoring the development of a proposal in Congress to transfer FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) functions to a private non-profit corporation. Under federal ownership, the air traffic system has long guaranteed equal access … Continue reading