Congress Approves $13.71B FAA Funding and 2,500 Controller Hires to Boost NetJets Safety
H.R. 7148 allots $13.71 billion to FAA operations, funds hiring roughly 2,500 air traffic controllers and 54 safety inspectors, allocates $4 billion for airport improvements and $100 million to modernize aeromedical systems. These measures benefit the 3,700+ NetJets pilots by stabilizing airspace safety and infrastructure.
1. Key Provisions of H.R. 7148
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 allocates $13.71 billion to FAA operations, including funding to hire approximately 2,500 air traffic controllers and 54 aviation safety inspectors. The bill also dedicates $4 billion to the Airport Improvement Program for radar, navigation, surveillance and facility upgrades, plus $100 million to modernize FAA aeromedical certification systems.
2. Impact on NetJets Pilots
NetJets Aviation, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, employs over 3,700 pilots who will benefit from enhanced airspace stability, reduced safety backlogs and upgraded infrastructure. The prohibition on privatizing U.S. air traffic control services ensures continued federal oversight, safeguarding operational consistency and safety standards for shared aircraft operations.