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.

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder Perspectives on Implementation One Year Later

Jun 13, 2025 | Grace Truslow
Aviation stakeholders testified before the House Aviation Subcommittee on FAA Reauthorization implementation, highlighting progress and delays on air traffic control...

Senators Air Frustrations at FAA Nominee’s Hearing

Jun 13, 2025 | Philip Plotch
June 13, 2025 - A Senate hearing on the nominee for FAA Administrator got a little testy but the nominee...

TSA Left Out of FY26 Budget Cuts, White House Asks 2% Increase

Jun 6, 2025 | Jeff Davis
June 6, 2025 - The FY 2026 budget request for the TSA shows that it, like DOT, has largely been...

FAA Reauthorization of 2024: One Year Later

May 16, 2025 | Sohail Husain
May 16, 2025 - On Thursday, May 15, House T&I held a hearing to discuss the progress on the implementation...

Duffy Announces Air Traffic Control Modernization Plan – With No Dollar Amounts

May 9, 2025 | Jeff Davis
May 9, 2025 - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy yesterday announced a massive effort to replace outdated equipment and buildings used...

House Hearing Examines Airport Perspectives

Apr 11, 2025 | Jeff Davis
April 11, 2025 - A House subcommittee hearing on airport this week focused on funding, particularly the Passenger Facility Charge...

Boeing CEO Seeks to Reassure Public of Aviation Safety

Apr 4, 2025 | Rebecca Higgins
April 4, 2025 - The CEO of Boeing appeared before a Congressional hearing this week for the first time since...

Making Sense of the DCA Midair Collision: Insights from the NTSB Investigation

Mar 28, 2025 | Sohail Husain
March 28, 2025 - Yesterday, the Senate held a hearing on the initial report on the causes of the DCA...

Senators Propose Full Privatization of TSA

Mar 28, 2025 | Jeff Davis
March 28, 2025 - This week, two Republican Senators introduced legislation to abolish the TSA and re-privatize airport security.

DOT Quickly Adopts Permanent DCA Helicopter Restrictions, on NTSB Recommendation

Mar 13, 2025 | Jeff Davis
March 13, 2025 - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced this week that USDOT, through the FAA, is accepting and implementing...

House CR Gives HTF Funds, FAA a Boost

Mar 8, 2025 | Jeff Davis
March 8, 2025 - Earlier today, House leaders released the text of draft legislation to fund the federal government from...

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