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Regulatory Affairs
DOT Requests Feedback on Development of AAM National Strategy
DOT releases a request for information on the development of a national strategy for advanced air mobility (AAM).
05/16/2023
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues FAQs for Cybersecurity Joint Emergency Amendment
TSA posts a FAQ document related to Joint Emergency Amendment 23-01 Cybersecurity - Performance Based Measures
05/16/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Releases Aircraft Firefighting Foam Transition Plan
FAA releases the "Aircraft Firefighting Foam Transition plan," intended to help airports navigate the transition from AAAF to F3
05/08/2023
Regulatory Affairs
AAAE and Airports to Participate in FAA's New UAS Detection and Mitigation Aviation Rulemaking Committee
FAA forms UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee, including members from a diverse group of aviation community entities.
05/04/2023
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Conference Call on Aviation Worker Screening, Thursday, May 4, 1 p.m. ET
TSA will host a conference call for airport operators on May 4th at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Airport Security Program amendment.
05/02/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Requests Feedback on Its Aviation Noise Policy
FAA publishes notice and request for comments on the agency's ongoing "Noise Policy Review."
04/28/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Establishes National Airspace System Safety Review Team
FAA announces the establishment of an independent safety review team to develop recommendations to enhance safety within the NAS.
04/26/2023
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA to Issue Final ASP Amendment on Employee Screening
The ASP National Amendment 23-02 on Aviation Worker Screening will be formally issued and published to the Homeland Security Information Network on April 27.
04/26/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Releases Guidance on 5G C-Band Antenna Installations On or Near Airports
The FAA released guidance on the agency's process for evaluating requests for a 5G C-Band antenna to be installed on or near a public use airport.
04/21/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen to Depart Agency This Summer
Billy Nolen, who currently serves as the Acting Administrator of the FAA, is expected to depart the agency sometime this summer.
04/21/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Proposes Deadlines for Retrofitting Airplane Altimeters to Ensure Safe Operations in 5G C-Band Environment
FAA released a list of over $460 million in infrastructure grants as part of the FY23 Airport Improvement Program.
04/20/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23 AIP Discretionary Grants
FAA releases a NOFO outlining process for airports to apply for a share of approx. $1.5 billion in FY23 AIP discretionary grants.
04/17/2023
Regulatory Affairs
EPA Requests Feedback on Designating Additional PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
EPA releases an ANPRM requesting feedback on whether the agency should designate additional PFAS chemicals as "hazardous substances" under the Superfund law - CLERCA
04/12/2023
Regulatory Affairs
AAAE Responds to FAA's Draft Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE filed comments in response to the FAA draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program (ACIP) complies with federal grant obligations.
04/05/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to FAA's Draft Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE files comments in response to the FAA draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program complies with federal grant obligations.
04/05/2023
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed to Bolster AAAE Request to Prevent TSA from Eliminating Funding for Key Security Programs
As Congress gears up for the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, we need your help as we urge lawmakers to retain funding for critical airport priorities in the annual DHS spending bill.
04/03/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Hosts Industry Day on Part 139 Airport Safety Management Systems
FAA hosts an Industry Day on “Part 139 SMS for Airports.” FAA and industry experts discuss the new rule that requires many Part 139 airport operators to establish an SMS program for the entire airfield environment
03/31/2023
Regulatory Affairs
FAA Releases Updated FAQ Guidance for Coronavirus Relief Grant Programs
The FAA releases updated FAQ documents that provide guidance for on how FAA administers the $20 billion made available to airports through coronavirus relief grant programs.
03/31/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases BIL Implementation FAQs Update; Guidance on Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
FAA releases an updated frequently asked questions document that provides information for airport sponsors on the $20 billion that FAA is administering over five years for airport infrastructure improvements.
03/17/2023
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Focus on Aviation Safety Intensifies in Washington
The focus on aviation safety in Washington is intensifying as the House and Senate march forward with efforts to draft FAA reauthorization legislation.
03/16/2023
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: DOT Seeks Applications for Small Community Air Service Grants
DOT releases an order inviting communities and consortia of communities to apply for up to $15 million in grants under the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
03/15/2023
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: White House Releases More Details on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request
Since unveiling an initial summary late last week, the White House has released more details on its Fiscal Year 2024 budget request.
03/14/2023
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Biden Administration Unveils Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
President Biden unveils very high-level budget details for fiscal year 2024. His request proposes increases in both defense and nondefense spending in FY24.
03/09/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Seeks Feedback on Draft FAA Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to collect feedback on FAA's draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program complies with federal grant obligations.
03/06/2023
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host March 15 Summit Focusing on Aviation Safety
FAA will host a “Safety Summit” on Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, to examine recent incidents that the industry has seen throughout the National Airspace System (NAS), including close calls on runways and other operational events.
03/02/2023
