"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot slams privatization proposal
Summary
Retired pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger opposes a plan supported by President Donald Trump to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system. He argues this change would benefit airlines financially but could hurt public safety, while supporters say privatization would improve efficiency and reduce government delays.Key Facts
- Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is famous for safely landing a plane on the Hudson River in 2009.
- President Trump supports privatizing air traffic control to improve management and technology progress.
- Some Republicans, many Democrats, and advocacy groups oppose privatization.
- Sullenberger believes privatization would give too much control to the biggest airlines, risking safety and access for smaller pilots.
- Supporters say the current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has problems with costs and delays.
- The proposed privatized system would be run by a 13-member board representing airlines and other stakeholders.
- The FAA would still keep its role as a safety regulator under the plan.
- Unions for pilots and air traffic controllers support privatization, while some lawmakers want to delay a vote on the issue.
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