AAAE Staff

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.

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

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This is a reminder that the deadline for airports to submit applications for the Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program is Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

The FAA today released a notice of funding opportunity that outlines how contract tower airports can apply for a share of the $20 million in fiscal year 2025 discretionary funds available in the FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program.

The FAA announced over $636 million in infrastructure grant awards as part of the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), including $474 million in entitlement grants and $162 million in discretionary grants.

The FAA announced over $374 million in infrastructure grant awards as part of the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), including $278 million in entitlement grants and $96 million in discretionary grants.

As we previously reported, the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday approved a fiscal year 2025 transportation spending bill that proposes to increase AIP funding to $4 billion, provide an additional $550 million for airport infrastructure projects, and provide $70 million to help airports convert to fluorine free firefighting foam.

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved, by a nearly unanimous vote, its version of legislation that would fund the DOT and FAA for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on October 1.