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Saturday, June 29, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced over $123 million for projects enhancing airfield safety and other improvements at 235 airports across 35 states and the District of Columbia.

“The Biden-Harris Administration continues to make our aviation system safer, more accessible, and more resilient through initiatives like the Airport Improvement Program,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg .



“The grants we’re announcing today will help modernize hundreds of airports across the country and better meet the current and future demands of the flying public.” This second phase of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants supports a range of projects, including the construction of new and upgraded airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield essentials like lighting and signage, and acquisition of necessary equipment for airport operations and upkeep. “This $123 million investment helps airports across the Nation sustain and improve critical infrastructure to advance the safest, most efficient airport system in the world,” said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta R.

Griffin, P.E. Here are some examples of airports receiving grants: Annually, the Airport Improvement Program secures approximately $3.

3 billion in funding..

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