Airport Law Digest: 2023 Mid-Year Update

The Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell Airport Law Digest 2023 Mid-Year Update covers key developments in U.S. airport law and policy from the first half of 2023, including proposed FAA reauthorization legislation that would affect airport funding, land use approvals, and grant assurances. Both the House and Senate introduced bills that would increase Airport Improvement Program grants to $4 billion annually and clarify the FAA's limited role in airport land use decisions. The digest also summarizes recent litigation, federal rules, and regulatory guidance relevant to airport operators and legal professionals.

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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell’s semi-annual Airport Law Digest, No. 38, July 2023 mid-year update. Covers key airport-related cases decided in the first half of 2023, new DOT and FAA rules, policies, and guidance, and reports and studies of interest to airport legal professionals. Includes detailed coverage of 2023 FAA Reauthorization legislation (House and Senate bills), Section 163 land-use clarification, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant increases from $3.35 billion to $4 billion, Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) changes, Essential Air Service (EAS) funding, new grant assurances for FBOs and 100LL avgas, Air Traffic Control provisions, Federal Contract Tower funding, and remote towers. Editors Nicholas Clabbers and Adam Gerchick.

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