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WASHINGTON, November 11, 2025 – The Modern Skies Coalition — representing more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations — today placed a full-page advertisement in The Washington Post, calling on Congress to immediately end the government shutdown and restore stability to the nation’s aviation system.

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2025 – Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released thestatement below calling on Congress to end the shutdown: “The aviation community stands united in calling on Congress to end the shutdown without delay. Thisprolonged shutdown has strained the aviation system and its dedicated workforce to unacceptable levels of stress and disruption.

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition appreciates Congress for recognizing its obligation to continue funding air traffic control (ATC) modernization efforts. The $12.5 billion previously secured was a necessary downpayment—but only the beginning. Today’s markup affirms the need for sustained investment in staffing, systems and technology to overhaul our ATC system.  Continued congressional action

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition appreciates the House THUD Appropriations Subcommittee robustly funding the FAA, including more than $6 billion to update antiquated facilities and equipment, support new technology and also ensure the FAA has the funding needed to work toward full staffing. This funding is urgently

WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition—comprised of more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations—applauds President Trump for signing into law provisions that call for investing $12.5 billion into air traffic control modernization. This is an important down payment toward updating technology, upgrading facilities and ensuring the National Airspace System (NAS) is properly staffed

WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition applauds the House for approving $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization and recognizing that a modern National Airspace System (NAS) is vital to our economy and the millions of Americans who rely on it every day. This is a meaningful first step toward replacing outdated technology

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2025 — The Modern Skies Coalition—which is comprised of more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations, representing millions of people—is deeply appreciative of the Senate for approving $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernization. The safety of travelers and our employees is paramount, and this dedicated investment is a much needed down payment to