The Federal Aviation Administration met with airline and airport executives . FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said the agency is working to improve security at airports around the country after a series of recent attacks in Europe that have raised concerns about aviation security. ` It was clear at the meeting that the brunt of the cuts were at the cost of general aviation ( private and business aircraft ) , and the agency even recognized that , '' said Melissa Rudinger of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association , a group representing private pilots in Washington . Plans include closing some control towers in less busy areas . FAA employees have been told they may be furloughed as part of cuts .
The Federal Aviation Administration met with airline and airport executives . FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said the agency is working to improve security at airports around the country after a series of recent attacks in Europe that have raised concerns about aviation security. Plans include closing some control towers in less busy areas . FAA employees have been told they may be furloughed as part of cuts .