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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 -
2023-06-30Two officials in discussion at aviation event
A man in a blue suit with a green tie and a woman in a pink blazer are seated in white chairs, appearing to be at a formal panel or event. The woman is wearing a name badge with what appears to be a Boeing logo, suggesting a Boeing-affiliated event. -
2023-06-30Washington State Trade Show Discussion
Two men in business attire converse at the Washington State exhibition booth, with AeroTEC and RCS (Renton Coil Spring) logos visible in the background, suggesting an aerospace or trade industry event. A screen displaying an aircraft is visible, consistent with an aviation-related trade show such as the Paris Air Show or similar event. -
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.