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2026-01-20
Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills
USCTA Alert Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills January 20, 2026 -
2025-10-01AAA Basics of Grant Assurances
This presentation from the 41st Annual AAAE Airport Law Workshop covers the basics of Grant Assurances — the federal obligations airports must fulfill in exchange for receiving federal funding under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Grant Assurances are prescribed by federal statute (49 U.S.C. 47106 & 47107) and are incorporated into grant agreements, which include both general and special conditions. While not laws themselves, these assurances are binding contractual commitments that airport sponsors accept when they receive AIP funding. -
2025-07-01Regulatory Alert: DOT and FAA Release Updated NEPA Implementation Guidance; Orders Take Effect Immediately
July 1, 2025 Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released significant updates to the guidance documents that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including a long-awaited update to FAA Order 1050.1. A complete analysis of the new guidance documents from DOT and FAA -
2024-01-01
American Association of Airport Executives logo
The image shows the official logo of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), featuring the organization's four-letter acronym in a blue square grid design alongside the full organization name in blue serif text. AAAE is a major national aviation trade association relevant to airport policy, regulation, and noise management contexts. -
2023-08-16AAAE Response to DOT Request for Information on Advanced Air Mobility (Docket No. DOT-OST-2023-0079)
Letter dated August 16, 2023 from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) to DOT Under Secretary for Policy Carlos Monje responding to the DOT Request for Information on Advanced Air Mobility, Docket No. DOT-OST-2023-0079 (88 Fed. Reg. 31,593, May 17, 2023). AAAE, representing over 9,000 members from nearly 875 airports, addresses use cases for -
2023-08-16
AAAE Response to DOT Request for Information on Advanced Air Mobility (Docket No. DOT-OST-2023-0079)
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation in August 2023 regarding the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The letter highlights key obstacles facing airports, such as limited electrical power supply, uncertainty about commercial viability, and a lack of FAA guidance on safely integrating these new aircraft into airport facilities. It also raises concerns about new safety risks, particularly the challenges of firefighting lithium-ion battery fires from electric aircraft, urging the FAA to provide clearer emergency response protocols. -
2023-06-30Governor Jay Inslee at the Paris Air Show, June 2023
Washington Governor Jay Inslee in discussion with Sheila (surname uncertain), a Boeing official, at the Paris Air Show, June 20, 2023 — identified from the original filename (inslee-paris), matching visual appearance, and JC identification. -
2023-06-30Governor Jay Inslee at the Washington State booth, Paris Air Show
Washington Governor Jay Inslee in conversation at the Washington State exhibition booth, Paris Air Show, June 20 2023 — identified from the original filename (part of the same photo series as 15604) and matching visual appearance. AeroTEC and RCS logos visible in the background. -
2022-10-17AAAE comments on draft FAA policy regarding processing land use changes on federally acquired or federally conveyed airport land
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) submitted formal comments in October 2022 opposing a proposed FAA policy that would require federal review of individual leases, subleases, and non-aeronautical development projects on federally acquired or conveyed airport land. AAAE argues the policy would reduce airport revenue, slow development, and exceed FAA's appropriate role, which should be limited to aviation safety oversight rather than involvement in specific real estate transactions. The organization urges FAA to maintain existing policies and work collaboratively with the airport industry on any needed improvements. -
2017-02-01The era of small drones: New challenges for airport operators and the aviation industry
This 2017 industry report examines the rapid growth of small drones (sUAS) and the challenges they pose for airport operators, noting that the FAA projected over 7 million drones in operation by 2020. It outlines FAA registration requirements, commercial operating rules, and restrictions such as the prohibition on flying within five miles of an airport without prior approval. The report also highlights increasing drone sightings near airports and aircraft, and discusses industry initiatives aimed at safely integrating drones into national airspace.