Tag: FAA

Airports Receive Nearly $1B in Infrastructure Grants to Meet ‘Surging’ Travel Demand

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 28, 2023

With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country. The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help […]

FAA Awards $371M in Airport Improvement Grants

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jul 6, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 6, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $371 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 169 airports in 40 states across the country. This is the third announcement of awards for the 2022 Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which funds a variety of projects such as construction of new and improved airport […]

FAA Partners with U.S. Airports to Meet 2050 Net-Zero Climate Challenge

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Apr 25, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 25, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Airports can take advantage of several FAA funding programs to meet this goal, including grants for low- or zero-emissions vehicles, renewable energy production, energy assessments […]