The government would cover the costs of air traffic control and related safety services at aviation events, under an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill that was approved by a Senate committee this week. If approved as part of the bill, the amendment would turn back the FAA’s practice in recent years to bill airshows including EAA AirVenture and Sun ‘n Fun for ATC expenses.
Source: avwebFAA Covers Airshow ATC Costs Under Bill Amendment