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Congress Must Fix Aviation Funding Crisis
Industry groups are warning Congress that the aviation funding gap is already grounding access and disrupting operations.
On November 11, 2025, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Modern Skies Coalition publicly urged the U.S. Congress to resolve a continuing government shutdown that has led to restrictions from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
The groups say FAA actions are limiting airport access and affecting general aviation and business aviation operations across the United States and allied networks, creating regulatory uncertainty and operational headaches for operators and passengers.
Aviation funding: why it matters
NBAA and Modern Skies Coalition argue that timely aviation funding preserves routine inspections, safety oversight, and airport access—functions that, if scaled back or paused, can ripple from private business jets to critical air services. Their appeal framed the issue as both a safety and access problem rather than a budget line-item debate.
- Immediate impacts cited include restricted airport access, delayed certifications, and disrupted flight operations tied directly to gaps in aviation funding.
Business and general aviation groups are mobilizing advocacy and outreach to lawmakers, stressing that prolonged uncertainty threatens not only U.S. operators but also partners and allied services that rely on predictable Federal Aviation Administration rules and airport availability.
Lawmakers now face pressure to pass funding or stopgap measures that would restore full FAA operations and remove ad-hoc restrictions affecting ramps and airport services. Industry officials say restoring normal funding flows would stabilize scheduling, regulatory work, and safety oversight teams that support everyday flights.
The appeal from NBAA and the Modern Skies Coalition underscores how quickly policy standoffs can affect the broader aviation ecosystem — from chartered business travel to regional and allied operations — and why many in the sector want Congress to act without delay.
