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Airport Alert: Face Mask Mandate Extended Until March 18, 2022
The White House announced new actions against the Delta and Omicron variants that include stronger public health protocols for international travel and extending the requirement for people to wear face masks in airports, on airplanes, trains, and...
12/02/2021
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call Summary for December 2021
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
12/02/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: COVID-19 Testing Timeframe for International Air Travelers Shortening to 24 Hours
The CDC informed AAAE that the U.S. government is in the process of amending their international air travel requirements to tighten the pre-departure testing timeframe to 24 hours, regardless of the traveler’s vaccination status, in response to...
12/01/2021
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Airport Alert: Transportation Committee Chair DeFazio to Retire
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and longtime proponent of raising the federal cap on local PFCs, will not be seeking re-election next year.
12/01/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Updated FAQ Guidance for CRRSAA and ARPA Grants
FAA released updated FAQ documents that provide guidance for airport sponsors on how FAA administers the $2 billion in relief for airports and eligible concessionaires that was made available under CRRSAA, known as ACRGP...
11/29/2021
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Final ASP Amendment Requiring Cyber Incident Reporting
TSA issued as final a national Airport Security Program amendment TSA-NA-21-05, Cyber Incident Reporting.
11/22/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill Clears the House
House Democrats were able to garner the necessary support to finally pass the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better (BBB) Act by a vote of 220-213.
11/19/2021
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Airport Alert: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law, Unlocking $25 Billion in Airport and Aviation System Investment
At a White House ceremony, President Biden signed into law H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
11/15/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Outlines Questions to FAA Regarding Part 139 CertAlert on Response Planning for Unauthorized UAS Operations
AAAE directed a letter to the FAA) outlining a series of questions that have been raised by our airport members regarding the recently released Part 139 CertAlert that requires airports to update their AEPs to include instructions for responding...
11/12/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Solicits Nominations for Appointment to the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan (Plan), which outlines the federal government’s approach and policy framework to put the industry on a path toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
11/09/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Solicits Nominations for Appointment to the Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee
FAA issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the new Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC), previously known as the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC).
11/09/2021
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Airport Alert: House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Measure Moves to President to be Signed into Law
After months of political gamesmanship, party infighting and numerous stalled efforts, tonight, the House finally passed the $550 billion Infrastructure and Investment Act, better known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill (BIB).
11/05/2021
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Airport Alert: Houses Passes the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
The House passed with broad, bipartisan support, H.R. 1339, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, sponsored by Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Garret Graves (R-LA).
11/04/2021
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Airport Alert: New Vaccine Requirements for Employers with 100+ Employees and Federal Contractors
The White House announced new vaccine requirements for employers with 100 or more employees and delayed the federal contractor vaccine requirement from December 8, 2021, to January 4, 2022.
11/04/2021
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call Summary for November 2021
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
11/04/2021
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Airport Alert: Biden Administration Updates Guidance on Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements
The Biden Administration’s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) updated its guidance for federal contractors that are required to ensure their employees and subcontractors are vaccinated.
11/01/2021
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Washington Update: House Democrats Punt on Infrastructure Vote, Again
As the week draws to a close, we wanted to highlight where things stand in the nation’s capital.
10/29/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: AAAE Outlines Airport Questions and Concerns Regarding Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements
AAAE directed a letter to the FAA, copying the GSA and TSA, outlining a series of questions and concerns that have been raised by our airport members regarding the application of Executive Order 14042, often referred to as the federal contractor...
10/28/2021
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Airport Alert: White House Releases New Reconciliation Framework in Attempt to Unlock Infrastructure Vote
The White House released a slimmed-down, $1.75 trillion reconciliation framework in the hope that the compromised package will appease both moderate and progressive Democrats, and thereby unlock a vote in the House on the Senate-passed...
10/28/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Proposes to Designate SMS Data as 'Protected Information'
The FAA released a proposal to designate reports, data, and other information created as part of a SMS as “protected information” when the information is voluntarily provided to FAA.
10/28/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Additional Details Announced for Resumption of International Travel on November 8th
The White House released additional details that will permit fully vaccinated non-U.S. citizens to resume traveling to the United States on November 8, 2021
10/25/2021
Airport Alert
Action Alert: FAA Reauthorization Survey Reminder
This is a quick reminder that we are asking Federal Affairs Committee members to please complete our FAA reauthorization survey by COB Monday, October 25th.
10/21/2021
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: EPA Releases Strategic Roadmap on PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a new “PFAS Strategic Roadmap” that lays out the EPA's whole-of-agency approach to confronting and addressing PFAS contamination nationwide.
10/18/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Senate Appropriations Committee Unveils FY22 Spending Bills
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) this afternoon released nine spending bills for FY22 that include proposed funding for the DOT, DHS, and a long list of airport priorities.
10/18/2021
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: International Travel to Resume on November 8th
The White House announced that it is lifting the 212f travel restrictions and permitting fully vaccinated non-U.S. citizens to resume traveling to the United States on November 8, 2021.
10/15/2021
