FAA REAUTHORIZATION LETTER

RAF joins its aviation industry friends to sign FAA Reauthorization Letter.

On June 8, a letter was sent to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the FAA Reauthorization Act. 

The letter states that aviation is vital to the U.S. economy, “contributing nearly $2 trillion in total economic activity, and supporting some 12 million jobs. Aviation manufacturing also continues to be the nation’s top net export.” 

The Senate passed its FAA Reauthorization bill 95-3. The letter concludes with a strong request for House passage, “so that together we can address important issues and reduce the costly regulatory and certification processes that continue to stifle safety, job creation, and growth in the aviation industry.”

Congress must pass this critical piece of pro-GA legislation to the President’s desk by July 15 when the current extension expires. 

Signing along with the RAF:

Aerospace Industries Association 

Aircraft Electronics Association 

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 

Commemorative Air Force 

Experimental Aircraft Association 

General Aviation Manufacturers Association 

Helicopter Association International 

International Council of Air Shows 

National Agricultural Aviation Association 

National Air Transportation Association 

National Association of State Aviation Officials 

National Business Aviation Association 

Small UAV Coalition 

Submitted on June 10, 2016.