Let’s look at how Canada fixed their air traffic control mess. They handed it over to a private nonprofit group back in 1996. That group is called NAV Canada. This big change let them buy new technology fast without waiting on slow government rules. They started using GPS to guide planes, which cut costs and made flying smoother. America’s air traffic system is stuck using old radar tech from World War II because the government can’t get its act together.
Our Federal Aviation Administration is broken. It’s trapped in political fights and can’t upgrade anything. Taxpayers foot the bill while fliers face delays and near-misses. Canada’s switch to private control gave them stable funding and freedom to innovate. They didn’t need endless debates in Congress to buy better equipment or train more controllers. Why should America stay stuck with a dinosaur system when our neighbor found a fix?
Some worry a private system would hurt small airports. They fear big airlines would call all the shots. But Canada’s model serves everyone—business jets, little planes, and major airlines. Their private operator must answer to all aviation users, not just politicians looking for votes. Our current government-run system already ignores rural America. At least a nonprofit focused on results might serve them better.
The FAA’s union bosses scream that privatization brings safety risks. Tell that to Canada! They’ve run one of the world’s safest systems for nearly 30 years. Sure, they’ve had bumps like a recent controller shortage, but they fixed it fast without drowning in red tape. Meanwhile, near-collisions plague U.S. skies because the FAA can’t hire or train enough controllers. Real safety comes from modern tech and enough staff, not government logos.
Big Government defenders whine about “losing control.” But we’ve seen how government control works—failure. The FAA’s own upgrade project wasted billions and went nowhere. Canada’s private board includes pilots, airlines, and experts who actually know aviation. They don’t waste time on political games. They just get the job done. Why should hardworking Americans fund a bloated agency that can’t deliver?
Time to put American fliers first. We need a system that works, not one that feeds bureaucrats. Canada’s model proves private control means faster tech upgrades, stable funding from user fees, and safer skies. Let’s ditch the government-run mess. Handing air traffic control to a skilled nonprofit would be a win for passengers, pilots, and taxpayers tired of funding failure. It’s common sense—less government, more results.
