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United States Pilots Association |
On March 30, USPA Vice President (and Past President) Chuck Huber wrote Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-CA), urging him to support the funding of $90.5 million for the FAA Federal Contract Tower Program, plus $7.5 million to be used exclusively for the contract tower cost-sharing program.
Rep. Lewis was recently named Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for funding all federal programs.
Currently 226 smaller airports in 46 states participate in this program, and the safety and efficiency record of the Contract Tower Program has been validated for the past two decades. USPA does not want to see smaller airports return to uncontrolled and “see and be seen” environments.
Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association