US House of Representatives passes FAA funding extension bill

The US House of Representatives voted to extend the excruciating limbo that is the Federal Aviation Administration budget when it extended current funding through to the end of March with HR 4217. The industry has been waiting for a new FAA reauthorization bill since 2007 and the current continuing resolution expires at the end of the month. Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act, Part II was approved by voice vote. A similar measure is expected in the Senate shortly.