USCTA Alerts
FAA Releases $437 Million in FY25 AIP Grants for Projects at Over 29 Airports
September 24, 2025
The FAA released a list of over $437 million in infrastructure grant awards as part of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), including $134.9 million in entitlement grants and $302.8 million in discretionary grants.
USCTA Meeting at National Airports Conference
September 24, 2025
On behalf of USCTA Chair Clara Bennett, the Executive Director of the Boca Raton Airport Authority, we would like to invite you to join us for a USCTA meeting at the upcoming F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference in Salt Lake City.
FAA Releases $1.3 Billion in FY25 AIP Grants for Projects at Over 250 Airports
September 18, 2025
The FAA released a list of nearly $1.3 billion in infrastructure grant awards as part of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), including $522.6 million in entitlement grants and $772.3 million in discretionary grants.
USCTA Urges Key House Lawmakers to Enhance Controller Staffing, Upgrade Aging Contract Towers
August 8, 2025
The U.S. Contract Tower Association yesterday sent a letter to key House lawmakers urging them to take steps to improve controller staffing at contract towers, upgrade aging towers, and provide controllers with better equipment to enhance aviation safety.
More Details Emerge on Senate Version of FY26 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
July 25, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday overwhelmingly approved a Fiscal Year 2026 transportation spending bill that includes $4 billion for the Airport Improvement Program and an additional $319.4 million for airport earmarks and supplemental AIP grants.
Senate Committee Clears FY26 DOT/FAA Spending Bill; Proposes $4 Billion for AIP
July 24, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved a Fiscal Year 2026 transportation spending bill by a vote of 27 to 1 that includes $4 billion for the Airport Improvement Program.
House Committee Unveils FY26 DOT/FAA Spending Bill; Proposes $279 Million for Contract Towers
July 13, 2025
The House Appropriations Committee unveiled its FY26 transportation spending bill, and the measure proposes $4 billion for the traditional AIP account and slightly more than $313.7 million in supplemental AIP funding.
FAA Releases $674.3 Million in FY25 AIP Grants for Projects at 323 Airports
July 11, 2025
The FAA released a list of over $674 million in infrastructure grant awards as part of the FY25 Airport Improvement Program, including $397.4 million in entitlement grants and $276.8 million in discretionary grants.
FAA Releases $397.6 Million in FY25 AIP Grants for Projects at 248 Airports
July 9, 2025
The FAA released a list of over $397 million in infrastructure grant awards as part of the FY25 AIP, including $270.0 million in entitlement grants and $127.5 million in discretionary grants.
Senate Confirms Bryan Bedford As FAA Administrator
July 9, 2025
The Senate voted to confirm Bryan Bedford to be the next Administrator of the FAA.
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