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$68 Billion for U.S. DOT Funds Air Safety and ATC Improvements

Steve Scott

Monday, February 11th, 2008

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The White House's Fiscal Year 2009 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds critical aviation safety programs while financing much-needed congestion relief programs for the nation's airways. "This $68 billion budget helps us move forward on a new course that delivers high levels of safety, takes advantage of modern technology and financing mechanisms, and eases congestion with efficient and reliable transportation systems," DOT Secretary Mary Peters said. Peters said almost one third of the budget will go…

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