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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Unveils FY 2021 DHS Spending Bill
In advance of consideration tomorrow by the House DHS/TSA/CBP funding subcommittee, the House Appropriations Committee today released a FY 2021 spending bill that proposes a total of $50.72 billion in discretionary appropriations for the DHS and an a
07/06/2020
Federal Affairs
TSA's "Stay Healthy, Stay Secure" Campaign Video and Infographic
TSA has officially filed a difference to the ICAO regarding the recently adopted international standard for 100 percent staff screening.
07/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed NOW as Lawmakers Contemplate Next Coronavirus Relief Package
The next few weeks will be critical for action on coronavirus relief in Washington, and we need your help if we are to have a chance at seeing additional airport priorities addressed as part of any package that could emerge.
07/02/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Interagency Group Issues Framework/Recommendations for Airports, Airlines to Mitigate COVID Risks
A U.S. Government interagency group today issued "Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus," a guidance document developed jointly by the U.S. Departments of Transpor
07/02/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
July 2 2020 TSA held its monthly call for airport stakeholders. This alert contains a summary.
07/02/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Approves $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill; Measure Authorizes Additional Funding for Airports
The House today approved a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that would increase the AIP authorization level to $4 billion annually through FY25 and authorize up to $4 billion in supplemental airport funding per year during the same five-year time fr
07/01/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: U.S. Files Difference on ICAO Staff Screening Requirements
TSA has officially filed a difference to the ICAO regarding the recently adopted international standard for 100 percent staff screening.
07/01/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Efforts To Promote Safe and Health Travel Over the Fourth of July Holiday
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli participated in a media roundtable with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske; Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO, Nick Calio; and Airports Council International - North
06/30/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Nearly $800 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 347 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao today announced the award of $793.4 million in airport infrastructure grants, including $689 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $104.4 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco
06/30/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers File Amendments to Infrastructure Bill
As House Democratic leaders prepare to bring their $1.5 trillion infrastructure package the House floor next week, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have filed almost 350 amendments to the bill including a number of airport-related proposals and
06/26/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs Update on Rap Back and eBadge
TSA's Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs has issued two separate TSA bulletins related to the Rap Back program and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) eBadge program.
06/25/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Spaceport Categorization ARC Final Report
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final report from the Spaceport Categorization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), which FAA convened to solicit recommendations on how to categorize future spaceports and better communicate with
06/25/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Support Airport Infrastructure Investment
The House of Representatives next week is scheduled to consider a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that would authorize billions of dollars for airport infrastructure projects and help them with their COVID-19-related expenses.
06/24/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Releases Communicable Disease Response Playbook
TSA has shared with AAAE the agency's Communicable Disease Response Playbook.
06/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: U.S. Coronavirus Challenges May Restrict Travel to Europe; National Preparedness Planning Still Needed
In preparation for European Union (EU) countries to reopen their borders after months of coronavirus-related travel restrictions, the EU is developing a common list of acceptable visitors based on how countries are faring with the coronavirus pandemi
06/23/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Administrator's Intent 2.0
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released the Administrator's Intent phase two (AI 2.0), which builds off of the content of the original Administrator's Intentreleased in 2018 and outlines key objectives to continuously improve securi
06/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Democrats Unveil Infrastructure Package; Measure Would Authorize Billions of Dollars for Airports
Days after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a 5-year surface transportation bill, House Democrats unveiled a broader $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that would authorize increased AIP funding to $4 billion annually
06/22/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Names New Assistant Administrator for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
TSA has informed AAAE that Andy Post has been appointed as the agency's new Assistant Administrator for Strategic Communications and Public Affairs.
06/22/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves Surface Transportation Bill; Leaders Prepare Broad Infrastructure Bill for Floor Consideration
After a two-day markup the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a 5-year surface transportation bill.
06/18/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Print and Digital Assets to Promote Social Distancing Now Available
TSA has shared with AAAE an overview of the print and digital assets that the agency has created to encourage physical distancing throughout the checkpoint and at baggage drop-off areas.
06/18/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Solicits Nominations for Appointment to the Drone Advisory Committee
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice to solicit nominations for membership on the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC), a federal advisory committee that provides advice and recommendations to FAA on key issues affecting the agency
06/18/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Considering Surface Transportation Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee began marking up a 5-year $500 billion surface transportation bill.
06/17/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Renews Calls for Congress to Adopt Airport Priorities
AAAE is urging lawmakers to help airports by providing additional funds for capital projects, ongoing COVID-19-related expenses, small community air service programs and other airport priorities.
06/12/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Special Emphasis Assessment on Cybersecurity
TSA has informed AAAE about a Special Emphasis Assessment that will begin next week regarding the implementation of cybersecurity best practices at domestic airports.
06/12/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA Call on Cleaning Standards, Reimbursement Process
TSA held a conference call to review its recently established cleaning standards for TSA areas, such as the checkpoint, checked baggage area and administrative areas.
06/10/2020
