Congress Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension

By Adrian Schofield adrian_schofield@aviationweek.com
WASHINGTON

A bill extending FAA’s operating authority was passed by the Senate late last night, following similar action in the House a day earlier.

The provision lasts through Aug. 1, and is the 14th such extension since the last full FAA authorization expired in 2007. It gives House and Senate lawmakers an extra month to reach consensus on a full FAA reauthorization, and ...

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