AIR Act of 2023

The Aviation Investment and Recruitment (AIR) Act of 2023 proposes to extend federal funding for aviation workforce development programs through fiscal year 2028. The bill specifically targets the recruitment and training of future pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians to address ongoing labor shortages in the airline industry. For the general public, this legislation aims to improve air travel reliability and safety by ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified professionals to operate and maintain commercial aircraft.