Airport and Airway Trust Fund

The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) provides funding for the federal commitment to the aviation system of the United States through several aviation-related excise taxes.[1] It was established on the books of the United States Department of the Treasury in 1971. The existence of an accumulated surplus in the fund has led some to question whether users of the aviation system are receiving their fair share of government spending given the aviation excise taxes they pay.

Criticism

Funding structure

The AATF's funding structure has been criticized for the 7.5% passenger ticket tax which taxes passengers rather than planes.[2] Under this funding structure those flying private contribute less to fund the FAA than those flying commercial.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wells, Alexander T.; Seth B. Young (October 2003). "Airport and airport systems: A historical and legislative perspective". Airport Planning & Management (5th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill. pp. 68–70. ISBN 0-07-141301-4. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  2. ^ Congressional Research Service. "The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF): An Overview". congress.gov.
  3. ^ More Perfect Union (Aug 31, 2023). You're Paying for Billionaires' Private Jet Travel. Here's How – via YouTube.
  4. ^ The Editorial Board (10 August 2025). "Video: Opinion | If You Fly Economy, You're Paying for Someone Else to Fly Private". The New York Times.
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