USCTA Alerts
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23
March 29, 2024
On March 29, the FAA released the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) that outlines how airports can apply for a share of approximately $268.7 million in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) supplemental discretionary grant funding.
Please Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Priorities in FY25 Appropriations Bill
March 28, 2024
With Congress finally completing action on the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, lawmakers are quickly gearing up for the FY25 appropriations process.
Please Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Airport Priorities in Final FAA Bill
March 22, 2024
Lawmakers and staff are continuing to try to resolve their differences over the House and Senate versions of the FAA reauthorization bill before the current short-term extension expires on May 10.
FAA Releases Another Round Grants for Contract Tower Upgrades
March 21, 2024
On March 21, 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.
White House Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request
March 11, 2024
On March 11, the White House unveiled a fiscal year 2025 budget request that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP and $8 billion over the next five years to upgrade FAA facilities and radars.
Senate Clears Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
March 9, 2024
On March 8, the Senate approved a six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for the DOT and FAA for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.
Agreement Reached on Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill; Funding Details Emerge
March 4, 2024
Congressional leaders on March 3, released the details of a six-bill consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024 that includes final funding amounts for the DOT and FAA for the current fiscal year that runs through September.
Save the Date for USCTA Annual Conference!
March 1, 2024
The U.S. Contract Tower Association will be holding its Annual Conference in Washington, DC on June 27 and 28. So, please save those dates!
Congressional Leaders Agree to Avoid Shutdown and Temporarily Extend Federal Funding
February 28, 2024
With a March 1 deadline for funding the DOT, FAA and several other federal departments and agencies quickly approaching, congressional leaders this afternoon announced a pathway for avoiding an imminent partial government shutdown.
Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill
February 8, 2024
After months of delay, the Senate Commerce Committee approved by voice vote a bipartisan five-year FAA reauthorization bill that proposes to increase AIP funding to $4 billion annually and authorizes $350 million for PFAS transition efforts at airports.
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