Once we emerge from the current COVID-19 crisis — and we will — the United States will once again look to the skies to restart the American economy.
Recognizing how important the aerospace industry is to our country, Congress recently passed the CARES Act which among other things provides much needed relief for our nation’s airports, airlines and aerospace manufacturers. As they debate any future stimulus bills and eventually return to their regular slate of business, they must be sure not to overlook funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which underpins much of this important industry.
The fact of the matter is America’s airspace is changing and the FAA which regulates this exciting, dynamic, and game-changing industry, must change with it. Since the Wright Brothers’ first historic flight more than 100 years ago, aviation has been constantly evolving and adapting to new demands and opportunities. Most people are familiar with this in terms of the flashier sides of aviation — airliners, military jets, and the space program — but so many other forms also make up the pantheon of general aviation. This sector has experienced incredible changes and advances, some of which have a direct and even revolutionary impact on the daily lives of most people.
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