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.

Senate Hearing Examines Airport Finance Issues

House Hearing Examines Flight Tracking and Lessons of MH370

Recess Is Over

FAA Short-Term Extension Coming in September – But How Long?

House Passes Compromise FY15 Homeland Approps. Bill With Veto-Bait Immigration Riders

House Hearing Examines FAA Certification Processes

Decline in U.S. Shipbuilding Industry: A Cautionary Tale of Foreign Subsidies Destroying U.S. Jobs

1965 Moyers Memos to Develop 1966 Transportation Legislative Proposals

New HTF Extension To Dec. 18 Introduced in House

A Few Clarifications About Air Traffic Control Reform

Imploring Senate Committee to Guarantee Stable Funding, Not Just Address FAA Structure
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
