Reported by Marcee Maylin for the Everett Post
As the U.S. Senate begins consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, the aviation community, including pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, aerospace workers, airports, manufacturers, and more are voicing their support calling for the bipartisan legislation to pass the Senate.
Earlier this week, following months of negotiations, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and Ranking Member Ted Cruz, and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen announced a bipartisan agreement on a bill to reauthorize the FAA and the NTSB for five years. The legislation prioritizes investments to strengthen aviation safety standards, enhance consumer protections, advance technology and innovation, and build a modern, well-trained, safety-centric workforce.
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