FUNDING UNCERTAINTY HAMPERS
AVIATION SYSTEM GROWTH
Congress is forced to temporarily
extend FAA authorization 23 times.
Government shutdowns are
threatened repeatedly.
Government shuts down, with
across-the-board spending cuts
(sequestration).
Temporary extensions rise.
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION:
EFFECT ON FAA:
PROPOSED SOLUTION:
Long-term FAA Reauthorization must include a change in the
status quo so that frequent funding disruptions end.
2011
2013
2013
2014-15
2007-12
2015-16
Failure to extend the FAA causes
a partial shutdown of the agency.
Shutdown forces the FAA to:
• Scale back modernization
• Halt hiring of air traffic
controllers for a year, which
contributes to staffing
shortages today.
• Furlough air traffic controllers,
causing significant delays.
• Shift to fix-on-fail maintenance
• Stop stockpiling vital parts
for essential equipment.
PARTIAL SHUTDOWN
CUTBACKS
SHUTDOWN
SHUTDOWN THREATS
EXTENSIONS
EXTENSIONS
&
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