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Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Over $1.2 Billion in AIP Grants for Projects at 405 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of over $1.2 billion in airport infra-structure grants, including over $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $152 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econ
09/01/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Airport Listening Session on U.S. Government'sRunway to RecoveryGuidelines
FAA will hold a virtual listening session on 09/01/2020 at 11 am ET for airports to share their feedback on U.S. Government's Runway to Recovery Guidelines
08/26/2020
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Miklos Sworn In as TSA Deputy Administrator
Michael Miklos has been sworn in as a the new Deputy Administrator for the TSA after being recently appointed to the position by the President.
08/25/2020
Airport Alert
CDC Reverses 14-Day Quarantine Recommendations After Traveling
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed its recommendation that travelers returning from a trip outside the United States or from outside of their own state should self-quarantine for 14 days if returning from destinations where
08/24/2020
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Funding for Airports And Airport Partners in Next Relief Package
Please contact your lawmakers as soon as possible and urge them to provide additional funds to help airports offset significant financial losses and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic.
08/21/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert:FAA Releases Details on the Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released details on the agency's "Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program" and issued a request for white papers to identify eligible manufacturers, vendors, and integrators of unmanned aircraft
08/21/2020
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Senate Republicans to Unveil "Skinny" Relief Package; Airports Need to Continue to Weigh in with Lawmakers
Senate Republicans are expected to unveil a "skinny" coronavirus relief package that includes funding for the U.S. Postal Service and extend unemployment benefits but exclude funding for airports and other initiatives covered in the HEALS Act.
08/19/2020
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Interagency Issues Advisory on Use of Technology to Detect and Mitigate Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Interagency advisory on Use of C-UAS Technology.
08/18/2020
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.
08/06/2020
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: ASAC Subcommittee on Insider Threat White Paper on COVID-19-Related Aviation Insider Risk Considerations
The Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) Subcommittee on Insider Threat recently formed a working group, led by AAAE's Colleen Chamberlain, to review the impact of the COVID-19 health emergency on the aviation insider risk landscape.
08/06/2020
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Negotiations on Coronavirus Relief Package Accelerating - Input Needed Now to Gain Additional Airport Support
Republican and Democrat leaders negotiating the next phase of coronavirus relief are reporting some progress in their discussions and pointing to an end-of-week deadline to try and reach a deal on a comprehensive package.
08/05/2020
Airport Alert
Chairmen DeFazio and Larsen Introduce Bill Requiring Passengers and Employees to Wear Masks in Airports and on Airplanes
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen (D-WA) late yesterday introduced the Healthy Flights Act of 2020 - a bill that would require passengers, airport employees
07/31/2020
Airport Alert
House Clears FY21 DOT Spending Bill; Measure Includes $6.4 Billion for Airport Infrastructure
The House approved a six-bill minibus appropriations package that includes the Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill for the Department of Transportation, almost $6.4 billion for airport infrastructure and a $2.8 million plus-up for the contract tower progr
07/31/2020
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Assistance to Airports Impacted by Coronavirus
Please contact your elected officials as soon as possible and ask them to ensure that the final bill includes at least $10 billion to help airports deal with the global pandemic.
07/28/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Over $273 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 184 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of over $273 million in airport infrastructure grants, which will fund projects at 184 airports in 41 states and 6 territories.
07/28/2020
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Senate Republicans Release Coronavirus Package with $10 Billion for Airports
After a full week of intense negotiations with the White House, Senate Republican leaders this afternoon released the outlines of their proposed next round of coronavirus relief, including $10 bil for airports.
07/27/2020
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Commerce Committee Approves Two Airport Bills
Today, July, 22 2020, the Senate Commerce Committee approved two AAAE-backed bills by voice vote.
07/22/2020
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Extended Alternative Measure for Certain Security Requirements
TSA has posted to the HSIN the National AM 1542-20-03B which provides for alternative measures for certain security directive requirements.
07/22/2020
Regulatory Alert
EPA Releases Proposed GHG Emissions Standards for Airplanes
The EPA released a proposed rule that would establish GHG emission standards for engines that are used in subsonic jet and turboprop airplanes exceeding a certain maximum takeoff weight.
07/22/2020
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Committee Clears Way for Defense Bill
The House Rules Committee finished considering a defense authorization bill and a handful of airport-related amendments on a wide range of topics including the Contract Tower Program, PFAS, Buy American requirements and foreign jet bridges.
07/18/2020
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY21 DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a FY21 DHS spending bill on July 15, 2020.
07/15/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: White House Releases NEPA Modernization Final Rule
On July 15, 2020, the White House's CEQ released a final rule that comprehensively rewrites the NEPA regulations with the goal of accelerating the approval of infrastructure project reviews.
07/15/2020
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Appropriations Committee Clears FY21 DOT Spending Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved a FY21 DOT spending bill on July 14, 2020 that includes almost $6.4 billion for airport programs.
07/14/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on FAA's ATC Facility Hour Adjustments
AAAE is soliciting feedback through a survey from airports that have been affected by the FAA April 27 decision to temporarily adjust operating hours at 90 ATC facilities in light of the ongoing pandemic.
07/14/2020
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on FAA's Supersonic Airplane Noise Standards NPRM
AAAE submitted comments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in response to the agency's proposed rulemaking to establish subsonic noise certification standards for supersonic airplanes arriving and departing airports.
07/13/2020
