USCTA Alerts
Lawmakers Advocate for Small Community Programs
May 15, 2025
During a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation today, several lawmakers voiced their support for the Essential Air Service and FAA Contract Tower Programs.
Reminder: Please Contact Your Representative Today!
May 15, 2025
Please contact your Representative ASAP and ask your elected official to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
Lawmakers Question DOT Secretary Duffy About Newark and the Status of Grants
May 14, 2025
Lawmakers questioned DOT Secretary Sean Duffy about recent incidents at Newark and the status of grants during a hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation.
Please Contact Your Representative Today!
May 13, 2025
Please contact your Representative ASAP and ask your elected official to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
DOT Secretary Duffy Calls for Tens of Billions of Dollars to Upgrade ATC System
May 8, 2025
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy at a press conference today at DOT Headquarters attended by AAAE and leaders from across the aviation industry called for investing tens of billions of dollars to modernize the nation’s Air Traffic Control system over the next three to four years.
FY 2026 Trump Budget Proposes Increased Aviation Spending Amid Deep Cuts Elsewhere
May 2, 2025
The Office of the President sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders outlining the Trump administration’s proposed discretionary spending levels for fiscal year 2026 (FY26).
House Transportation Committee Approves Budget Reconciliation Proposal Providing Funding for Contract Towers
April 30, 2025
The House Transportation Committee advanced their section of the larger reconciliation bill, which includes $12.5B to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system in unusual party-line vote of 36-30.
House Transportation Committee Releases Bill Text for ATC Modernization Plan and Contract Tower Funding
April 29, 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the bill text for its $15 billion to plan to modernize the Air Traffic Control system and provide dedicated funding to replace outdated contract towers.
Please Ask Your Senators to Sign Contract Tower Funding Letter
April 29, 2025
Please reach out to your Senators and ask them to sign a letter requesting full funding for the FAA Contract Tower Program in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
House Transportation Committee Proposes $15 Billion for ATC Modernization Including Funding for Contract Towers
April 28, 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will propose $15 billion to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system and no less than $240 million to upgrade aging contract towers as part of a massive budget reconciliation package.
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