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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT Seeks Applications for Small Community Air Service Grants
DOT released an order inviting communities and consortia of communities to apply for up to $13 million in grants under the Small Community Air Service...
11/24/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Proposes Policy Update on Use of Airport Revenue for Health Screening Measures
FAA has shared a proposal that would update its existing guidance to permit airports to use their revenue to cover the costs of health screening programs or activities, including COVID-19 testing programs...
11/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President-elect Biden to Nominate Alejandro Mayorkas as Next DHS Secretary
President-elect Biden announced that he intends to nominate Alejandro (Ali) Mayorkas to become the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when he takes office on January 20.
11/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Contact Your Members of Congress Regarding TSA ASP Amendment on Employee Screening
In response to concerns we have received from a number of airports across the country regarding TSA’s proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) amendment (TSA-NA-20-02) related to the screening of aviation workers, AAAE has held a number...
11/19/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Seeks Feedback from Part 139 Airports on COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is distributing a voluntary survey to Part 139 commercial service airports, requesting anonymous feedback on practices and measures that have been implemented to reduce and mitigate the risks...
11/19/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: TSA, Industry Highlight Efforts To Protect Public Health and Safety Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli participated in a media roundtable with Transportation Security Administration Administrator, David Pekoske...
11/19/2020
Airport Affairs
Senate Committee Advanced Legislation on TSA's Registered Traveler Program and PreCheck Mobile Enrollment
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced a number of bills to the full Senate for consideration including the Registered Traveler Act of 2020 and the PreCheck Mobile Enrollment Act.
11/18/2020
Federal Affairs
TSA Shares 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Security Operations Plan
TSA shared with AAAE the agency's security operations plan -- often referred to as a placemat -- for the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday.
11/13/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: U.S. Government Launches FlyHealthy.gov to Educate Passengers on How to Stay Healthy During Air Travel
Today the U.S. DOT, HHS, DHS, and the Department of State announced the establishment of a new web portal, FlyHealthy.gov, where airline passengers can receive updated information on how to ensure a safe and healthy travel experience.
11/12/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Lawmakers to Try Again on Coronavirus Relief; Please Urge Your Delegation to Provide Funding for Airports and Our Industry Partners
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) intends to focus on coronavirus relief and the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills during the lame duck session.
11/10/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
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).
11/05/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Makes Policy and Personnel Announcements
TSA has approved a partial renewal of the National Alternative Measure (AM) 1542-20-03C which became effective on November 1 and now expires on February 28, 2021.
11/04/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Coronavirus Impact Survey Deadline Extended
This is a quick note to thank those who have competed our coronavirus impact survey and to let you know that we have extended the deadline.
11/03/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces New Drone Initiative Called BEYOND
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new drone initiative called BEYOND, replacing the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) that concluded this month.
10/30/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert:FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell Plans to Depart Agency
FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell has reportedly told Reuters that he is planning to depart the agency near the end of November 2020.
10/29/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Complete AAAE's Latest Coronavirus Impact Survey
This is a quick reminder to please complete our coronavirus impact survey.
10/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Harvard Releases Study on Coronavirus Transmission Risk During Air Travel
Harvard released a report from the Aviation Public Health Initiative (APHI) to apprise the aviation industry and the traveling public about the risks of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) transmission during air travel.
10/27/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Resource Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2021 (RAP21)
Today, TSA’s Security Operations provided AAAE additional details on the agency’s Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) for Fiscal Year 2021.
10/22/2020
Airport Affairs
Senate Rejects "Skinny" Coronavirus Relief Proposal
The Senate today rejected an effort by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to advance a scaled-back $500 billion coronavirus relief package.
10/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Rejects Coronavirus Relief Proposals
As White House officials and House Democratic leaders continue their negotiations over a broader coronavirus relief package, the Senate rejected a narrow proposal to provide additional support to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Progr
10/20/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Final Rule Streamlining Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements for Commercial Space Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final rule streamlining the launch and reentry licensing requirements for commercial space vehicle operators.
10/15/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Complete AAAE's Latest Coronavirus Impact Survey
Congressional leaders and White House officials are continuing to go back and forth on a possible coronavirus relief package that could include additional funding to help the aviation industry navigate the pandemic, and we need your input.
10/14/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) Report for FY 2021-2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its report to Congress on the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) for fiscal years 2021 to 2025.
10/06/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: Two Key FAA UAS Rulemakings Move to Interagency Review
Two key rules regarding remote identification (ID) requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and enabling UAS operations over people moved from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), triggerin
10/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Calls off Coronavirus Relief Talks
The President today abruptly called off coronavirus relief talks until after the election and suggested House Democrats are "not negotiating in good faith."
10/06/2020
