US Congress split over privatising air traffic control
The US Congress is divided over whether to privatise the nation's air traffic control system as both chambers advance bills to expand airline passenger protections. Thursday, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee adopted legislation that includes FAA reforms, but unlike a House panel, does not spin off air traffic control and leaves it with the FAA. "The support is not there," said senator Bill Nelson, the top Democrat on the panel. The US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the privatisation plan Tuesday, putting air traffic control under the oversight of a non-profit corporation. President Donald Trump has said the move would modernise air traffic control and lower flying costs. Critics say it would hand control of a key asset to special interests and big airlines. <br/>
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US Congress split over privatising air traffic control
The US Congress is divided over whether to privatise the nation's air traffic control system as both chambers advance bills to expand airline passenger protections. Thursday, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee adopted legislation that includes FAA reforms, but unlike a House panel, does not spin off air traffic control and leaves it with the FAA. "The support is not there," said senator Bill Nelson, the top Democrat on the panel. The US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the privatisation plan Tuesday, putting air traffic control under the oversight of a non-profit corporation. President Donald Trump has said the move would modernise air traffic control and lower flying costs. Critics say it would hand control of a key asset to special interests and big airlines. <br/>
