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04/29/2025 | Press release | Archived content
AAAE, USCTA Express Strong Support for House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Proposed Air Traffic Control Modernization Investments
Press Release
AAAE, USCTA Express Strong Support for House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's Proposed Air Traffic Control Modernization Investments
April 29, 2025
Alexandria, Va. - The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) commend the leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their efforts to enhance the safety and efficiency of the nation's air traffic control system. The resources proposed for inclusion in budget reconciliation legislation, including dedicated funding for contract towers, FAA towers, and sponsor-owned towers, would serve as a meaningful down payment toward building the system and facilities that travelers, workers, users, and all Americans need and deserve. We look forward to working with Congress and the Trump Administration to advance these and other much-needed investments in air traffic and airport facilities. AAAE and USCTA are part of a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders that have endorsed the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Air Traffic Control modernization provisions.##
ABOUT AAAE: Founded in 1928, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is the world's largest professional organization representing the individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's 11,000 members represent more than 960 airports as well as hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C., and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.
ABOUT USCTA: An affiliate of AAAE, the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) was created in 1996 to promote the FAA's Contract Tower Program. The FCT Program is a successful public-private-partnership that is responsible for half of the air traffic control towers in the U.S. and about 28 percent of air traffic operations. Today, 265 airports in 46 states participate in this cost-effective program that enhances aviation safety at smaller airports around the country.
CONTACT:
Brian M. Kalish
Associate Vice President, Communications, AAAE
703.575.2461
Karen Kuhlman
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, AAAE
703.824.0504 x161
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