GAO

Federal auditors say nonhub airports remain below pre-pandemic service levels as operating costs and revenue guarantees affect airline decisions.

Airports cited questions involving power supply, charger standards, future revenue and demand.

Report says agency has not publicly released schedules for congressionally mandated pilot pipeline initiatives.

Report raises detect-and-avoid and communications questions as BVLOS comment window closes.

Report says FAA must clarify roles, milestones for aircraft communication and avoidance.

The GAO says the controller shortage isn’t due to lack of interest, as the FAA has received roughly 200,000 applications in recent years.