USCTA Alerts
Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills
January 20, 2026
With the clock winding down toward January 30 and the expiration of funding for a large part of the federal government under the terms of a continuing funding resolution approved in mid-November, lawmakers are continuing their push to complete action on all 12 annual funding bills by the end of the month.
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26 FCT Competitive Grant Program
January 17, 2026
The FAA today released a notice of funding opportunity that outlines how contract tower airports can apply for a share of up to $120 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to upgrade airport-owned contract towers.
House Committee Clears Bill to Protect Aviation During Government Shutdown
December 18, 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee cleared several bills by voice vote including a bipartisan plan to protect federal aviation workers and prevent disruptions in the National Airspace System during a government shutdown.
Senate Clears ROTOR Act, House Committee to Consider Bill to Protect Aviation During Government Shutdown
December 18, 2025
The Senate passed the ROTOR Act – a top priority for Senate Commerce Committee leaders.
FAA Administrator Bedford Testifies at House Aviation Hearing to Discuss ATC Modernization and Safety
December 16, 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing entitled, “The State of American Aviation”, with FAA Administrator Brian Bedford as the only witness.
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26 Airport Terminal Program Grants
December 9, 2025
The FAA released the NOFO that outlines how airport sponsors can apply for a share of approximately $1 billion in FY26 discretionary funds under the ATP, which was created by the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
FAA Announces Deadlines for Use of FY26 AIP Entitlement Funds
December 5, 2025
The FAA announced the deadlines for airport sponsors to submit a NOI and final grant application for the use of primary, cargo, and nonprimary entitlement funds that are available under the Airport Improvement Program for FY26.
FAA to Increase Controller Staffing at Sixteen Contract Towers
November 21, 2025
The FAA is planning to provide funding to increase air traffic controller staffing at sixteen contract towers by the middle of next year.
Lawmakers and Aviation Stakeholders Examine Impact of Government Shutdown
November 20, 2025
During a hearing before the Senate Aviation Subcommittee this afternoon, aviation stakeholders discussed how the recent 43-day government shutdown impacted the aviation system and disrupted the lives of air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and other federal employees who were required to work without pay.
House Passes Bill to End Shutdown; Measure Now Goes to President
November 13, 2025
By a vote of 222 to 209, the House of Representatives tonight narrowly passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government and provide funding to keep it operating until January 30, 2026.
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