December 18, 2025. Media contact: media@raa.org
Washington, DC– The Regional Airline Association (RAA) applauds the bipartisan leadership of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for considering H.R. 6086, the Aviation Funding Solvency Act, and urges the Committee to approve thisimportant legislation for our industry. This bill would prioritize the nation’s aviation ecosystem by ensuring that air traffic controllers and FAA safety professionals are paid during a government shutdown.
The aviation community and the flying public cannot afford the operational disruptions caused by government shutdowns. H.R. 6086 ensures that the FAA’s most important asset — its people — are put first, so they can fully prioritize the FAA’s critical mission and prevent the kind of service disruptions the aviation system experienced less than a month ago.
“Aviation is the backbone of America’s connectivity and economy. We must protect and prioritize the dedicated men and women at the FAA who have repeatedly had to endure financial hardships during government shutdowns. H.R. 6086 is a commonsense, bipartisan, and tailored solution to help ensure our aviation system remains resilient and uninterrupted, even amid future government shutdowns,” said Faye Malarkey Black, RAA President and CEO.
The Regional Airline Association (RAA) provides a unified voice of advocacy for North American regional airlines aimed at promoting a safe, reliable, and strong regional airline industry. RAA serves as an important support network connecting regional airlines and industry business partners. Regional airlines operate 35% of U.S. scheduled passenger flights and provide the only source of scheduled air service to 64% of the nation’s airports. Regional airlines provide more than 70% of the air service in Alabama (72%), Alaska (88%), Arkansas (75%), Maine (72%), North Dakota (87%), South Dakota (75%), Vermont (77%), West Virginia (92%) and Wyoming (73%). Regional airlines provide more than half of the air service in Idaho (70%), Indiana (56%), Iowa (63%), Kansas (69%), Kentucky (58%), Mississippi (68%), Montana (65%), Nebraska (53%), New Hampshire (58%), and Rhode Island (58%).