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Privatization of US air traffic control ‘bad for business aviation’

The National Business Aviation Association expects to see proposals soon in the House of Representatives, supported by the Trump administration, for the privatization of the air traffic control system, which…

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The National Business Aviation Association expects to see proposals soon in the House of Representatives, supported by the Trump administration, for the privatization of the air traffic control system, which may benefit major U.S. airlines while harming business aviation. NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen explains why the association doesn’t support this proposal.

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