AAAE Staff
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.
Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown, Provide Federal Funding to Late January
November 11, 2025
After a breakthrough yesterday, the Senate late tonight passed a bill – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026 – to reopen the government and provide funding to keep it operating until January 30, 2026.
Senate Clears Procedural Hurdle That Sets Path to Ending Government Shutdown
November 10, 2025
In a rare Sunday session, the Senate late tonight cleared a procedural hurdle that appears to put lawmakers on the path to ending the government shutdown that has been going on for almost 40 days and disrupted commercial airline flights after the DOT began phasing in flight reductions at 40 airports on Friday.
DOT Indicates EAS Funding Available Through November 18
October 29, 2025
In a notice issued this afternoon, the DOT indicated that it has secured additional funding to support the Essential Air Service and Alternative Essential Air Service programs and maintain subsidy and grant reimbursements through November 18.
FAA Releases FY26 Allocations for Airport Infrastructure Grant Program
October 27, 2025
The FAA released $2.89 billion in FY26 allocations under the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program, which provides $15 billion for airport infrastructure upgrades over five years and was created by Congress through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Good News on Amendments Limiting Airport Ability to Set and Collect User Fees
October 21, 2025
We have good news to report this morning from the Senate Commerce Committee, where Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has withdrawn three troubling amendments that were aimed at limit the ability of airports to utilize ADS-B technology for the collection of appropriate, reasonable, and necessary user fees.
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