USCTA Alerts
Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary
January 28, 2025
The Senate today confirmed Sean Duffy to be the next Secretary of the DOT.
AAAE Urges Congress to Fund Key Airport Priorities as Work Begins to Finalize FY25 Spending; Please Amplify Our Message
January 23, 2025
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 Receives Warm Welcome at Senate Commerce Committee
January 15, 2025
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.
FAA Announces Deadlines for Use of FY25 AIP Entitlement Funds
December 11, 2024
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).
FAA Releases Another Round Grants for Contract Tower Upgrades
December 5, 2024
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.
Invitations for Upcoming USCTA and FAA Events
December 4, 2024
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 Announces Selections for Contract Tower Program
November 27, 2024
FAA selects four companies for Contract Tower Program, introduces new map and staffing requirements, and secures increased funding for FY25 to expand service.
Invitation to Attend USCTA Meeting at National Airports Conference
September 17, 2024
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.
Wednesday is Deadline for FY25 FCT Competitive Grant Program
September 16, 2024
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.
FAA Releases NOFO for FY25 FCT Competitive Grant Program
August 19, 2024
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.
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