The Latest From Washington
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Proposes Deadlines for Retrofitting Airplane Altimeters to Ensure Safe Operations in 5G C-Band Environment
FAA released a list of over $460 million in infrastructure grants as part of the FY23 Airport Improvement Program.
04/20/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY23 AIP Discretionary Grants
FAA releases a NOFO outlining process for airports to apply for a share of approx. $1.5 billion in FY23 AIP discretionary grants.
04/17/2023
Regulatory Alert
EPA Requests Feedback on Designating Additional PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA
EPA releases an ANPRM requesting feedback on whether the agency should designate additional PFAS chemicals as "hazardous substances" under the Superfund law - CLERCA
04/12/2023
Regulatory Alert
AAAE Responds to FAA's Draft Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE filed comments in response to the FAA draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program (ACIP) complies with federal grant obligations.
04/05/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to FAA's Draft Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE files comments in response to the FAA draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program complies with federal grant obligations.
04/05/2023
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed to Bolster AAAE Request to Prevent TSA from Eliminating Funding for Key Security Programs
As Congress gears up for the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process, we need your help as we urge lawmakers to retain funding for critical airport priorities in the annual DHS spending bill.
04/03/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Hosts Industry Day on Part 139 Airport Safety Management Systems
FAA hosts an Industry Day on “Part 139 SMS for Airports.” FAA and industry experts discuss the new rule that requires many Part 139 airport operators to establish an SMS program for the entire airfield environment
03/31/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases Updated FAQ Guidance for Coronavirus Relief Grant Programs
The FAA releases updated FAQ documents that provide guidance for on how FAA administers the $20 billion made available to airports through coronavirus relief grant programs.
03/31/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases BIL Implementation FAQs Update; Guidance on Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
FAA releases an updated frequently asked questions document that provides information for airport sponsors on the $20 billion that FAA is administering over five years for airport infrastructure improvements.
03/17/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Focus on Aviation Safety Intensifies in Washington
The focus on aviation safety in Washington is intensifying as the House and Senate march forward with efforts to draft FAA reauthorization legislation.
03/16/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: DOT Seeks Applications for Small Community Air Service Grants
DOT releases an order inviting communities and consortia of communities to apply for up to $15 million in grants under the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
03/15/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: White House Releases More Details on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request
Since unveiling an initial summary late last week, the White House has released more details on its Fiscal Year 2024 budget request.
03/14/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Biden Administration Unveils Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
President Biden unveils very high-level budget details for fiscal year 2024. His request proposes increases in both defense and nondefense spending in FY24.
03/09/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Seeks Feedback on Draft FAA Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to collect feedback on FAA's draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program complies with federal grant obligations.
03/06/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host March 15 Summit Focusing on Aviation Safety
FAA will host a “Safety Summit” on Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, to examine recent incidents that the industry has seen throughout the National Airspace System (NAS), including close calls on runways and other operational events.
03/02/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases List of Over $967 Million in FY23 Airport Terminal Program Grants
FAA releases a list of airport projects that will receive a share of over $967 million in fiscal year 2023 discretionary grants under the Airport Terminal Program.
02/27/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Publishes Airport SMS Final Rule; Establishes Implementation Deadlines for Part 139 Airports
FAA publishes the airport safety management system (SMS) final rule in the Federal Register, which provides Part 139 certificated airports with more clarity on specific deadlines.
02/23/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Airport SMS Final Rule
FAA releases the final rule on airport safety management systems (SMS), which will require about half of all Part 139 certificated airports to establish an SMS for the entire airfield environment within the next 4 to 5 years.
02/16/2023
Airport Alert
Action Alert: Reach Out to Your Lawmakers on FAA Reauthorization Priorities
It is important that we act quickly to share reauthorization priorities broadly and specific to your airport with both the Senate Commerce and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees.
02/14/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Urges FAA to Extend Deadline for Retrofitting Altimeters to Ensure Safe Operations in 5G C-Band Environment
AAAE submits comments in response to the FAA's proposed rule that would create deadlines for airlines to retrofit their airplanes’ radio altimeters to ensure safe operations in a 5G C-Band environment.
02/13/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Draft Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
FAA releases a draft policy that would provide guidance to airports on how to determine if its Air Carrier Incentive Program complies with federal grant obligations.
02/02/2023
Federal Alert
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on February 2, 2023. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
02/02/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Transportation Committee Organizes and Sets Roster for Aviation Subcommittee
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee holds its initial organizational hearing to formally agree on its rules and membership for the new Congress.
02/01/2023
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Deadlines for Use of FY23 AIP Entitlement Funds
FAA announces deadlines for submitting a notice of intent and final grant application for the use of entitlement funds that are available under the Airport Improvement Program for fiscal year 2023.
01/27/2023
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Passes NOTAM Improvement Act
Following the outage of FAA’s Notice to Air Missions system that grounded flights across the country earlier this month, the House passes H.R. 346, the NOTAM Improvement Act.
01/25/2023
