Trump Budget Proposal Calls for Air Traffic Control to Shift to ‘non-governmental organization’
President Trump is shaking things up with his first budget proposal. Included is one of the largest increases in military spending in decades plus many large cuts to other departments and programs.
Atlanta Tech Loses FAA Approval
With air travel expected to double in the next 20 years, according to industry experts, the demand for all related occupations will soar.
The Virginia Department of Transportation promotes partnerships to create contract opportunities
VDOT Commissioner Charles Kilpatrick expressed the same level of commitment: “We’re proud to assist the Transportation DBE Advisory Committee in facilitating growth and business opportunities for DBE firms in Virginia through this event. These businesses play an important role in transportation projects across the Commonwealth, and are at the heart of our mission to Keep Virginia Moving.”
Report Calls for Air Traffic Control Reform Ahead of FAA Reauthorization
One of the chief arguments behind the spin-off plan is that air traffic control operations, which are subject to the annual appropriations process, face constant political and funding uncertainty. Eno points out that “many other developed countries have already departed from this model.”“Only an entity outside the direct control of government will have the necessary independence to implement modern technologies at the pace needed to meet demand,” said Rui Neiva, the report’s co-author.The report found that the government has struggled … Read More
Trump Administration Releases FY’18 Budget Outline Document
Blueprint Gives Nod to Controversial Air Traffic Control Proposal; Silent on Major Airport InvestmentOn March 16th the Trump Administration released it’s much anticipated budget blueprint for Fiscal Year 2018. The broad plan presented to Congress provides a first glimpse into the priorities of the new President and his Administration. With respect to transportation the Administration’s budget request would shrink the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) by 13 percent which represents a $2.4 billion decrease from 2017 levels. The document is … Read More
The Challenge of Entrepreneurship Drives Tillage Construction’s Keith Tillage to Success
For energetic entrepreneur Keith Tillage, 47, principal of Tillage Construction Company, LLC, life has been like a train ride with the next stop eagerly anticipated, and the forward movement always to be savored.“Sometimes the ride is bumpy,” he says with a smile, “but the challenge is to learn something from every experience.”The Baton Rouge-based, multi-million-dollar company evolved from Keith’s father’s cabinet-making hobby. “My father is a gifted craftsman who worked as a football coach and in juvenile detention, but built … Read More
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