NBAA Welcomes House Passage of FAA Extension Bill

Sept. 29, 2015

U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation yesterday to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through March 2016.

Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2015 – National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for approving legislation yesterday to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through March 2016. Senate action on the House extension is expected before the current authorization expires on Sept. 30.

"The business aviation community applauds House leaders for recognizing the importance of FAA operations," Bolen said. "This extension will ensure that important safety and other operational functions continue."

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 10,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www.nbaa.org.