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Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Senate Committee Advances AAIM Act
The Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization (AAIM) Act is voted favorably out of the Senate Commerce Committee.
05/25/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Releases 2022 Summer Travel (Memorial Day) Security Operations Plan
TSA shared with AAAE their 2022 Summer Travel (Memorial Day) Security Operations Plan, commonly referred to as a “placemat”, which is focused on select high-volume airports.
05/20/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Issues Temporary Waiver of New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials
DOT issues a temporary public interest waiver of new Build America, Buy America requirements for construction materials that are used in infrastructure projects to be manufactured in the U.S.
05/19/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Names New Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator For Operations Support
TSA has named Chad Gorman as the Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator for Operations Support.
05/19/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Reminds Airports to Submit Updated Tarmac Delay Contingency Plans
DOT issues a notice to remind commercial service airports to submit an updated “Tarmac Delay Contingency Plan."
05/17/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated BIL Implementation Guidance for Airports
FAA releases an updated frequently asked questions document that provides information for airport sponsors on the $20 billion that FAA is administering under the BIL.
05/16/2022
Regulatory Alert
tRegulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated BIL Implementation Guidance for Airports
FAA releases an updated frequently asked questions document that provides information for airport sponsors on the $20 billion that FAA is administering under the BIL.
05/16/2022
Regulatory Alert
tRegulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated BIL Implementation Guidance for Airports
FAA releases an updated frequently asked questions document that provides information for airport sponsors on the $20 billion that FAA is administering under the BIL.
05/16/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Supports Temporary Waiver of New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials
AAAE filed comments in support of the DOT's proposed temporary waiver of new Build America, Buy America requirements for construction materials that are used in infrastructure projects to be manufactured in the U.S.
05/16/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces $608 Million in FY22 AIP Grants for Projects at 441 Airports
DOT announces the award of $608 million in infrastructure grants as part of the FY22 Airport Improvement Program.
05/12/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Submits Airport SMS Final Rule to White House
FAA submitted a draft final rule on airport safety management systems to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget.
05/10/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Administrator Pekoske Nominated for a Second Term
President Biden announced his intent to nominate TSA Administrator David Pekoske to a second term.
05/06/2022
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on May 5. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement.
05/05/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves Aviation Bills
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a handful of aviation-related bills on April 28.
04/28/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Provides Update on BIL Implementation
Several updates regarding the status of implementation of the three BIL grant programs that will invest $25 billion over the next five years to upgrade and improve airport and air traffic infrastructure.
04/27/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: U.S. Government Releases Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan
The White House released a Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan, with accompanying proposed legislative text, that recommends actions to close gaps in existing policy and law.
04/25/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Launches Airport Climate Challenge
FAA launches what the agency is calling the Airport Climate Challenge, an effort to encourage U.S. airports to reduce greenhouse gas emissions .
04/22/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Support Aviation Security Funding Priorities, Including Exit Lane Staffing
We urgently need your help to convince House of Representative lawmakers to fund our aviation security priorities in the upcoming DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2023.
04/21/2022
Regulatory Alert
CEQ Publishes Rule for NEPA Reviews to Consider Broader Scope of Environmental Impacts
The White House’s Council on Environmental Quality published a final rule that revises several key provisions of the regulations that govern environmental reviews.
04/20/2022
Airport Alert
INPUT NEEDED: Please Complete Survey on Exit Lane Costs
We need your input on a brief survey about the costs of exit lane staffing.
04/19/2022
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY22 AIP Discretionary Grants
FAA released a notice of funding opportunity that outlines the process for airports to apply for and receive a share of approximately $1.5 billion in FY22 discretionary grants under the Airport Improvement Program.
04/19/2022
Airport Alert
Federal Judge Overturns Mask Mandate on Public Transportation
A federal judge in Florida overturned CDCs national mask mandate on public transportation, in airports, and on airlines.
04/18/2022
Airport Alert
Enforcement of Mask Mandate Halted in Wake of Federal Court Ruling
TSA effective immediately will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs.
04/18/2022
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to Draft FAA Guidance on Vertiport Design
AAAE submitted its response to FAA's draft Engineering Brief No. 105, “Vertiport Design."
04/18/2022
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: FAA Announces Application Process for Contract Tower AirportsApril 15, 2022
FAA has officially opened the application process for contract tower airports seeking infrastructure funds to upgrade sponsor-owned ATCTs.
04/15/2022
