FAA Funding Boost Sought by Trump At a Key Time for Aviation

President Donald Trump on Friday proposed increasing transportation funding next fiscal year with $26.6 billion in discretionary funds, a 6.2% increase under his budget plan.

The requested funding reflects the administration’s pursuit of initiatives including a pricey modernization of the air traffic control system, and as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushes for at least $7 billion more for the effort.

The president’s proposal kicks off negotiations with lawmakers, who are likely to push back against his proposed cuts to social and other programs. Congress also needs to act by Oct. 1 to renew or extend the surface transportation law ...