3331 137 #1 February 17, 2007 From the USPA web page. On February 14, the FAA released its plan to revamp Air Traffic Control to a cost-based system funded by a combination of user fees, fuel taxes, and the general fund. Though the FAA has not yet finalized all details, it does say that “Air traffic user fees would apply to commercial flights by turbine-powered aircraft (jets and turboprops).” Exactly how the rates will be structured is still to be determined, but there would be separate fees for en route, terminal, and other airspace. The FAA intends to introduce congestion fees for those that use the airspace around the 30 large, congested hub airports. Whether those fees would be restricted to the surrounding Class B airspace, or beyond, is not specified. The FAA also proposes an increase in the federal fuel tax to 70 cents per gallon on both avgas (currently taxed at 19.3 cents per gallon) and jet fuel (currently taxed at 21.8 cents per gallon). Already, there are many in Congress who have expressed displeasure and disagreement with the administration’s proposal. Clearly there will be a political battle before this is decided. USPA staff is reviewing the fine print for details. More information is on the FAA web site here: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/reauthorization/I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #2 February 17, 2007 Already brought up here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2674953;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 February 17, 2007 Let's keep TomBuch's thread going. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
