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2025-05-13FAA-2025-0605-0008 attachment 1-SFO
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2025-05-13
Opposition to proposed revisions in FAA grant program, removing Environmental Justice, Climate, and Leaded fuel requirements
Re https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2025-0605 Our comment to https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2025-0605 on the negative impacts new FAA regulations will have on Sea-Tac and KCIA airport communities. Although the new regulations are confined to the AIP grant program, because they are being implemented via Executive Order, it is likely that similar features will be tacked onto all FAA programs concerning leaded -
2025-04-25
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 -
2025-04-25FAA/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 -
2025-04-24Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: Follow the Law
Thursday, April 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy issued a reminder to all recipients of federal transportation funding that they must comply with federal laws. Non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions. “Federal grants come with a clear obligation to adhere to federal laws,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. -
2024-05-182025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization Wins for Washington – Alternative Aviation Fuel Investments
Announcement of provisions in the 2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization bill focused on advancing aviation technology and sustainability through the Airport Improvement Program. The bill includes studying electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft integration, expanding alternative fuels research, and developing coordinated strategies for new aviation fuel systems to protect airport communities. -
2023-04-10
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.