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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee during a hearing titled “The State of American Aviation,” addressing the health of the National Airspace System and the agency’s near- and long-term priorities. Whitaker discussed ongoing challenges related to air traffic controller staffing, aging infrastructure, and the need for sustained funding to modernize facilities and technology. Lawmakers pressed the FAA on safety oversight, workforce retention, and the pace of air traffic control modernization, particularly as traffic levels continue to grow. Whitaker emphasized that improving safety, stabilizing staffing, and advancing modernization efforts remain central to the FAA’s mission, while noting that progress depends heavily on consistent congressional support and predictable funding.
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