Aviation is part of the lifeblood of modern economies, moving people and goods around the nation and the globe. The American economy literally could not function without it and a tremendous collaborative effort of industry and government maintains the safest airspace in the world. But challenges remain as congestion and delays hinder airports and high-altitude traffic is guided by inefficient and old point-to-point, ground-based radar technology. At the same time, qualified workers needed to meet the global demands for air travel have grown increasingly scarce and new technologies like drones are challenging airline safety and security.

Bedford Defends ATC Renewal Progress at House Hearing

Sep 18, 2026 | Jeff Davis
The FAA Administrator defended the pace of air traffic control modernization before the Appropriations Committee.

Honoring This Tragedy Through Action

Sep 8, 2026 | Capt. Jason Ambrosi
The Air Line Pilots Association president reflects on how September 11 changed aviation, the security improvements that followed, and the...

Air Travel Would Never Be the Same

A former chief aviation strategy officer and a former JetBlue customer experience director examine how 9/11 made airport security more...

Covering Events on Capitol Hill in September 2001

Sep 8, 2026 | Philip Plotch
Eno looks back at how Transportation Weekly’s Jeff Davis covered the attacks and their immediate aftermath, relying on his trusted...

Never Forget. Always Learn.

Sep 8, 2026 | Mark Muriello
A former Port Authority senior official reflects on the enduring lessons of September 11, including resilience, vigilance, preparedness, collaboration, and...

Transportation Security: What Lessons Have We Learned Since 9/11

Sep 8, 2026 | Brian Michael Jenkins
A long-time expert on terrorism and transportation security examines how threats to public transportation have evolved since September 11 and...

The Intensity and Gravity of It All

Sep 8, 2026 | Sam Whitehorn
The former senior counsel to the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee's Aviation Subcommittee recalls the chaos around Congress and the unusually...

On the Ground at a State DOT

Former Maryland transportation secretary and Maryland’s acting aviation administrator recount the state’s September 11 response and explain why preparation and...

Responding with Professionalism, Discipline and Intention

Sep 8, 2026 | Honorable Jane F. Garvey
The former FAA administrator recalls the unprecedented decision to land thousands of aircraft on September 11 and how decisive leadership,...

About This Edition

Sep 8, 2026 | Philip Plotch
Eno’s principal researcher introduces the 25th anniversary special edition, drawing together contributors’ accounts of the transportation impacts, the changes that...

Aviation Senior Executive

Jul 7, 2026

Progress on New ATC System Shown at Modern Skies Summit

Apr 24, 2026 | Sohail Husain
USDOT and the FAA showcased their ongoing efforts to modernize the air traffic control system at the Modern Skies Summit....

FAA Reform Reference Page

This page is intended as a one-stop reference for information about reform of the FAA. Please check out the new report from the Eno Aviation Working Group, Time for Reform: Delivering Modern Air Traffic Control. The information is organized into four areas: – Action in the 115th Congress -…

Aviation Working Group

Eno’s Aviation Working Group is a standing advisory group on all matters relating to aviation policy. The group provides Eno staff with insights, knowledge, feedback, and guidance on how to approach some of the most challenging contemporary aviation issues. The goal of the group  is to

(1) educate the public at large as well as policy makers as to the importance of the aviation industry to the U.S. economy;

(2) identify the roadblocks to progress, innovation, and modernization; and

(3) propose bold, pragmatic policy solutions to help tackle those challenges.

Focus Areas for Current Work:

UAS Integration: Research alternatives for certifying and integrating unmanned aerial systems  into the national airspace system and craft clear and actionable policy recommendations for a path forward

Workforce: Identify causes and solutions for workforce shortages across the industry to provide actionable recommendations for leaders

Policy Analysis: Provide analysis and recommendations to inform federal aviation policy related to funding and finance issues, air traffic control reform, and certification.

Member Organizations:

  • Airlines for America
  • Air Line Pilots Association
  • Airport Minority Advisory Council
  • American Airlines
  • Boeing
  • National Association of Manufacturers
  • International Air Transport Association
  • Japan International Transport Institute, USA (JITI)
  • National Air Traffic Controllers Association
  • University of North Dakota
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce