Invites Members To Share Their Stories

As the shutdown of the federal government enters its fourth week, NATA released a Member Alert highlighting the toll the shutdown is having on the aviation industry.

From furloughed TSA workers and air traffic controllers forced to work without pay, to the inability for member companies to receive permissions and permits from the FAA, the aviation community is feeling the effects of a closed government.

The alert highlighted examples of companies who are not able to perform the basic duties that help them operate, including a company and its client who cannot gain the permits needed to transport surgeons and organs in a timely manner, preventing them from saving lives.

NATA legislative and regulatory staff are on hand to answer questions and document stories during the shutdown.

On January 10th, NATA and 34 aviation groups sent a joint letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders urging them to end the government shutdown.

Members can email Rebecca Mulholland, Director of Legislative Affairs, at rmulholland@nata.aero or Megan Eisenstein, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, at meisenstein@nata.aero.

(Source: NATA news release)

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