USCTA Alerts

The Senate Commerce Committee today held a nomination hearing for Steven Bradbury – the President’s pick to serve as Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

This afternoon, the White House’s OMB rescinded a controversial memorandum that directed each federal agency, including the FAA, to “temporarily pause” all activities related to the “obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” that may be implicated by any of the executive orders signed by President Trump since he took office last week.

The Senate today confirmed Sean Duffy to be the next Secretary of the DOT.

Yesterday, leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees met to begin the process of finalizing fiscal year 2025 (FY25) spending bills for the federal government.

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as the head of the DOT, received a warm welcome today from lawmakers during a nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

On December 11, the FAA announced the deadlines for submitting a notice of intent (NOI) and final grant application for the use of primary, cargo, and nonprimary entitlement funds that are available under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for fiscal year 2025 (FY25).

The FAA today released another round of infrastructure grants for airports that participate in the FAA Contract Tower Program to upgrade sponsor-owned air traffic control towers.

Join USCTA and FAA events on Dec 10-11 to learn about new situational awareness tools for controllers at FAA Contract Tower Program airports. Register now to stay informed.

FAA selects four companies for Contract Tower Program, introduces new map and staffing requirements, and secures increased funding for FY25 to expand service.

Join USCTA for a key meeting at the National Airports Conference on September 23, 2024, at the Diplomat Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale. Don't miss important updates.