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Yesterday, ATCA hosted our ATCA Member Townhall with 100+ members tuning in to hear ATCA's Board of Directors provide an update on the state of the ATM industry and ATCA's role as we work towards comprehensive modernization?for the NAS. ATCA and its member companies look forward to working with the Administration to champion modernization efforts through Congress and the budget process and serving as a consensus-convening organization for America’s ATM providers. Learn more about ATCA's advocacy efforts: https://atca.org/advocacy

ATCA's President & CEO Carey Fagan released the following statement supporting U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan for comprehensive Air Traffic Management (ATM) system modernization: “On behalf of America’s air traffic management system providers, ATCA applauds Secretary Duffy’s announcement that he will be submitting a plan to Congress for comprehensive modernization of the hardware and software systems used by air traffic controllers to ensure safety. ? “As I stated in my written testimony for the House Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing last week, we agree on the urgent need for comprehensive modernization that leverages the latest technologies that our members have been developing and deploying around the world for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) for many years. By improving upon and streamlining existing flexible procurement tools that Congress provided FAA in the 1990s, the Administration has an opportunity to leverage best-in-class, modern systems to rapidly deploy over the next three years.? ? “ATCA and its member companies look forward to working with the Administration to champion this effort through Congress and the budget process and serving as a consensus-convening organization for America’s ATM providers to support this effort.”

ATCA along with 14 aviation stakeholders wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard W. Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging them to work together with industry stakeholders to minimize disruptions in the aviation supply chain. “The aviation supply chain involves tens of thousands of suppliers from all over the globe which provide parts, platforms, and systems that require safety approval for use and installation, all of which may not be easily replaced or substituted,” the groups wrote. “Given this reality, it is essential that both government and industry work together to minimize cost and availability disruptions in the aviation supply chain, which in many cases cannot be easily or quickly addressed. We believe such dialogue and analysis will benefit the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation manufacturing and maintenance sectors and will be critical as the industry continues to innovate and contribute positively to the U.S. balance of trade.”

ATCA proudly represents the industrial base that designs, develops, and operates air traffic control facilities, and maintains the world's largest and most complex air traffic control system. During this townhall, our leadership will discuss potential federal funding uncertainties and their implications for aviation operations. This townhall will outline ATCA's strategic priorities across: ?? ???Navigating Policy Uncertainty: How ATCA is addressing the current state of flux in aviation governance and potential federal funding disruptions ?? ???Strategic Advocacy: ?ATCA’s new Leadership Council's – taking a proactive role in modernization efforts through targeted collaboration with stakeholders, FAA, Congress, and the Administration ?? ??Industry Thought Leadership: Showcasing our comprehensive program including the webinar series, the prestigious Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Soirée at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, and events - adapting as necessary to the ever-changing environment. Register: https://lnkd.in/eDfNktH4 Submit your questions: https://lnkd.in/eYYF9nV3

Join Carey Fagan, Paul Feldman, and the rest of the ATCA Board as they address the unprecedented spotlight on aviation safety and air traffic control following recent incidents. While these events have captured public attention, industry professionals have long recognized the urgent need for modernization. ATCA is stepping forward as the definitive voice advocating for the rapid deployment of technologies that enhance safety, improve efficiency, and prepare our airspace for tomorrow's increasingly complex demands. During the Townhall, you will hear from our Board of Directors on their insider insights on what’s happening on the hill, what's happening in industry, ATCA’s strategic advocacy initiatives, and updates on ATCA’s thought leadership program. Register: https://lnkd.in/eDfNktH4 This Townhall is open to ATCA members only.?If you are not a member, please?Join ATCA today or contact [email protected] to renew your membership.

The first ATCA Bulletin for 2025 is now live on our website, and available for your reading pleasure! This issue contains the latest news on ATCA, as well as Industry News. Also included is a report from MITRE on the challenges faced in severe weather conditions. Interested in submitting an article for a future issue of the ATCA Bulletin? Please reach out to our Editor at [email protected]

Today, ATCA President and CEO Carey Fagan provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation regarding "America Builds: Air Traffic Control System Infrastructure and Staffing." The testimony highlighted three critical challenges facing America's air traffic management system and proposed actionable solutions: ?? Continual Modernization is Essential ATCA called for a five-year modernization plan to bring the aging infrastructure below its design life by FY2031. U.S. industry stands uniquely qualified to support this effort, having already deployed advanced technologies to foreign ANSPs worldwide. ?? Obstacles Must Be Removed?Despite having flexible acquisition authorities since the 1990s, the FAA has not fully utilized these powers due to procedural barriers. ATCA recommended the FAA work with industry experts to develop a plan within 90 days to rapidly deploy the latest commercial ATM technologies. ?? Consistent Funding is Critical?ATCA proposed Congress provide surge funding of at least $5 billion annually for five years to support modernization efforts, with clear performance metrics and accountability measures. https://lnkd.in/edWCirhD

Join us for an exclusive one-hour virtual townhall where ATCA leadership addresses the unprecedented spotlight on aviation safety and air traffic control following recent incidents. While these events have captured public attention, industry professionals have long recognized the urgent need for modernization. ATCA is stepping forward as the definitive voice advocating for the rapid deployment of technologies that enhance safety, improve efficiency, and prepare our airspace for tomorrow's increasingly complex demands. Register: https://lnkd.in/gHTfc4Q5 This Townhall is open to ATCA members only.?If you are not a member, please?Join ATCA today or contact?[email protected]?to renew your membership.

ATCA welcomes a newly appointed Chair-Elect, Treasurer, and five Directors to its Board of Directors. These five new members bring decades of expertise and leadership to help shape the future of aviation through their work on the ATCA Board. Michael Hawthorne, MPA, PMP has been appointed as ATCA’s new Chair-Elect, Carl Burleson has been appointed Treasurer, and ATCA is pleased to welcome five new Directors; Dawn Amore, PMP, CSM, Kelly Caccetta, Amy Parish, Sharon Pinkerton, and Don Thoma. #ATCA #ShapingAviationsFuture

Today, ATCA joined the Aviation Coalition to sign a letter to Congress on FAA Modernization. To maintain a best-in-class ATC system that is globally competitive, it is our unified objective to work with the U.S. Congress and the Administration to find common ground to ensure the operational safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). To achieve this, we must support air traffic controller workforce hiring and training, modernize and deploy state-of-the-art air traffic control facilities and equipment, implement procurement and program efficiencies and facility realignment, and address budget reforms for the Airport & Airway Trust Fund (AATF). We are aligned on not pursuing privatization of U.S. air traffic control services and believe it would be a distraction from these needed investments and reforms.? Our priorities include:? 1) Robust emergency funding for critical air traffic control technology and infrastructure and controller staffing and training? 2) Direction to FAA to achieve prudent divestment from legacy NAS elements and utilize new and innovative procurement methods to facilitate the deployment of state-of-the-art technology? 3) Realignment and modernization of ATC facilities to improve operational efficiencies? 4) Additional financial mechanisms to more effectively utilize AATF balances to enhance safety in the air and on the ground including through multi-year budgeting? 5) Exempting the Federal Aviation Administration from government shutdowns to ensure a predictable funding stream to ensure continued safety and air traffic control personnel hiring and training Read the full letter below.