Committee Examines Economic Impact of FAA Regulations on Aviation Small Businesses

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The Small Business Committee, led by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), today examined the impact of federal regulations on general aviators, and addressed ways to improve the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) regulatory framework.

The hearing addressed regulations that are increasing costs or stifling growth for small businesses in general aviation, and ways to improve the FAA's adaptation to technological advancements in the industry. Chairman Graves is a pilot and Co-Chair of both the House General Aviation Caucus and the Congressional Pilots Caucus.

"The general aviation industry employs 1.2 million Americans, and the vast majority of these employers are small businesses," said Chairman Graves. "These companies face many challenges, from rising fuel costs to the threat of user fees, and it's important that federal regulations don't add even more unnecessary burdens. Many in the general aviation industry see the FAA as out-of-touch and slow to react to a changing industry. As we heard in today's testimony, small firms need the FAA's regulatory priorities to promote safety in a way that allows the general aviation community to grow and create jobs."

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