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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Biden Announces Vaccination Requirements for Federal Employees and Contractors
President Biden announced several measures to increase vaccination rates among Americans and slow the spread of the coronavirus during a press conference.
07/29/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Approves FY22 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House of Representatives today approved a seven-bill minibus appropriations package that includes funding for DOT and FAA in FY22.
07/29/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: White House and Bipartisan Senate Group Come to an Agreement on Infrastructure Framework, Including $20 Billion for Airports
The Senate is likely to clear a key procedural hurdle to allow for debate and what supporters hope is eventual passage of the bipartisan infrastructure framework (BIF) after a group of Republican and Democratic Senators and the White House announce..
07/28/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves Aviation Bills
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved two aviation-related bills including one to help promote the development of Advanced Air Mobility and another aimed at curbing foreign air carriers from exploiting “flags of convenience.”
07/28/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Advances TSA and UAS Related Bills
The House Homeland Security Committee approved ten bills, including two related to TSA pay and security re-screening and one that prevents DHS from purchasing foreign-made unmanned aerial systems from China or other adversaries.
07/28/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT Announces Small Community Air Service Grants
DOT announced that 22 communities in the same number of states will receive grants under the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
07/27/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Houses Passes PFAS Action Act With Airport Liability Exemption
The House passed H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act, by a vote of 241-183.
07/21/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Procedural Vote on Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Fails As Expected in Senate
A procedural vote to begin debate on the bipartisan infrastructure framework expectedly failed by a vote of 49-51 almost entirely on party lines.
07/21/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on Airport Compatible Land Use Planning Draft FAA Advisory Circular
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to solicit feedback from the airport community on airport compatible land use planning and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recently released Draft Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5190-4B...
07/20/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Live Qamp;amp;A Webinar on ARPA Concessions Rent Relief Grants
FAA will be hosting a webinar event on Thursday, July 22, at 2 p.m. ET to answer questions on Concessions Rent Relief Grants that have been made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
07/19/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY22 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee today approved a FY22 spending bill for DOT, HUD, and Related Agencies that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP, an additional $400 million for supplemental discretionary grants, and a $5.2 million increase for the FAA..
07/16/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY22 DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bill
The full House Appropriations Committee approved, on a party-line vote of 33-24, the FY22 funding bill for DHS and component agencies, including TSA and CBP.
07/13/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY22 DOT Spending Bill
The House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee approved a FY22 spending bill for the DOT that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP, an additional $400 million for supplemental discretionary grants, and a $5.2 million increase for the Contract Tower..
07/12/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY22 DOT Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee released a Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP, an additional $400 million...
07/11/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Pushes for Safe Reopening of International Travel by July 15
AAAE joined 23 other aviation, travel, and tourism associations and the Chamber of Commerce in releasing a policy framework with recommendations on how to relax travel restrictions and safely reopen international travel.
07/07/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call Summary for July 2021
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on July 1, 2021. This alert summarizes highlights from the call.
07/01/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces $845 Million in AIP Grants for 338 Airports
DOT announced the award of $845 million in airport grants as part of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
07/01/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Subcommittee Approves FY 2022 DHS/TSA/CBP Funding Bill
The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved a FY 2022 funding bill, totaling $52.81 billion in discretionary appropriations, for DHS and its component agencies, including TSA and CBP, in a short business meeting this morning.
06/30/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Call Reminder and Updated ASP Amendment Issued for Notice and Comment
This security policy alert contains a reminder for TSA's monthly call for airport stakeholders as well as information about an updated ASP amendment that was issues for notice and comment.
06/29/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: White House Signals Future Changes to NEPA Regulations
The White House’s CEQ extended the deadline by two years for federal agencies, including the FAA, to develop or update their guidance for implementing provisions of the NEPA.
06/29/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Launches Anti-Violence Campaign
As traveler volumes steadily increase, TSA is reminding passengers to remain calm and respectful at the security checkpoint or face criminal and civil penalties.
06/24/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Biden and Bipartisan Senate Group Reach Agreement on Infrastructure, But Hurdles Remain
President Biden and the bipartisan group of senators known as the G-21 came to an agreement on the size and scope of a five-year, $973 billion infrastructure framework...
06/24/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces $8 Billion in Airport Rescue Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced grant awards for the $8 billion in Airport Rescue Grants that the agency is making available to airports and eligible concessionaires...
06/22/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Aviation Workers and Programs During Government Shutdowns
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and a bipartisan group of House lawmakers today introduced a bill to protect aviation workers and programs during any future government shutdowns. The bill comes as lawmakers are
06/22/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Draws New Momentum; $25 Billion in New Funding Proposed for Airports
After a week where bipartisan infrastructure negotiations appeared to be trending downwards, a plan from a group of Democrat and Republican senators is picking up new support and momentum.
06/17/2021
