USCTA Alerts

USCTA sent a letter to key lawmakers urging them to take numerous steps to improve controller staffing at contract towers, upgrade aging towers, and provide controllers with better equipment to enhance aviation safety.

A coalition of more than 45 aviation industry stakeholders including AAAE and USCTA sent a letter to key lawmakers that outlines the industry’s recommendations to modernize the Air Traffic Control System.

This evening, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Bryan Bedford to serve as Administrator of the FAA, according to a post he made to Truth Social.

After two days of heated debate and closed-door discussions, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) with a vote of 54-46 to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, averting a federal government shutdown.

This afternoon, the House of Representatives narrowly passed (217-213) a continuing resolution (CR) to fund all federal agencies, including DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP, through September 30, 2025.

With the March 14 expiration of current federal funding quickly approaching, House Republican leaders this afternoon released the text of a proposed continuing resolution (CR) that would extend funding for all federal agencies, including DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP, through September 30, 2025.

Today, the House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing on ATC reform.

In partnership with the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), we’re excited to announce that the USCTA Annual Conference will be held July 17-18 in Washington, DC!

The Senate Commerce Committee today held a nomination hearing for Steven Bradbury – the President’s pick to serve as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

This afternoon, the White House’s OMB rescinded a controversial memorandum that directed each federal agency, including the FAA, to “temporarily pause” all activities related to the “obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” that may be implicated by any of the executive orders signed by President Trump since he took office last week.