FAA to roll back environmental, climate and Civil Rights commitments in Airport Grant rules

Executive Orders have significant impact on environmental justice and lead The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice updating the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances, making several important changes that airport-affected communities should know about. These new rules take immediate effect for Fiscal Year 2025 AIP grants, but the FAA is accepting public

FAA/DOT Issues Significant Updates to Grant Programs

Within the past few days, the FAA and U.S. DOT took several significant steps toward aligning federal grant programs with the Trump administration’s policy priorities and objectives, especially as set forth in a series of Executive Orders issued early in this administration. The following documents are of considerable importance to airport sponsors and their compliance

Port Package Update Letter – Spring 2023

Greetings, As always, this is behind schedule. However, in addition to the the usual procrastination, things change all the time. Sorry, but for newcomers we always start with some background. If you’ve heard all this, just skip down… Your original Port Package was almost certainly financed through FAA funding called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

Airport Improvement Program

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases, to private owners and entities — for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). See the AIP Glossary for a description of AIP-related terms. Grant History Look Up

Airline Pilots Magazine: Investing On The Ground To Improve Aviation Safety

The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants that fund airport planning and infrastructure projects such as constructing or rehabilitating runways, taxiways, ramps, and runway safety areas in addition to airport signage, lighting, and markings. The grants strengthen U.S. aviation infrastructure by improving safety, efficiency, and the overall travel experience for pilots and passengers alike.