After the longest government shutdown in history and with another potentially looming, understanding how the FAA is funded has never been more critical. In this timely and eye-opening discussion, Kate Hallahan and Joe Carlile pull back the curtain on the federal budget process and the mysterious world of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

They’ll break down how the government’s discretionary budget is split, how the FAA’s funding flows through both mandatory and discretionary channels, and what really happens when Congress operates under a continuing resolution—or shuts down entirely. Most importantly, they’ll explore the vital role of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund: how it’s funded, how it’s used, and whether it could be the key to insulating the FAA from future shutdown chaos.