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Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces New Airport Rescue Grant Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the establishment of “Airport Rescue Grants” to distribute the $8 billion in funds that Congress approved as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
03/19/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill; Measure Includes $8 Billion for Airports, Raising Total to $20 Billion
The House of Representatives has approved the revised American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that retains $8 billion for airports and concessionaires.
03/10/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Clears $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package; $8 Billion for Airports Remains Intact
After working through the night, the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that retains $8 billion for airports and concessionaires.
03/06/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Lawmaker Files Amendment to Slash Airport Funding
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has filed an amendment to slash funding for airports and concessionaires in the American Rescue Plan from $8 billion to $2.64 billion – a 67 percent cut.
03/05/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Lawmakers File More Amendments to Reduce or Eliminate Airport Funding
Lawmakers are continuing to file more amendments to reduce or eliminate funding for airports and airline workers as the Senate continues to consider the American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
03/05/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Monthly Conference Call Summary for March 2021
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders, led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
03/04/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: CBP Announces Ebola Related Arrival Restrictions for Persons Traveling From the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the Republic of Guinea
Effective at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time tomorrow, the Secretary of Homeland Security will direct all flights to the United States that are carrying persons who have recently traveled from...
03/03/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Airports Participating in the UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
FAA announced the airports that will be participating in the agency’s “Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program.”
03/02/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: National Alternative Measure 1542-20-03
TSA has issued an extension to National Alternative Measure (AM) 1542-20-03 through to June 30, 2021.
02/26/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues Updated FAQ for Face Mask SD Implementation
TSA has informed AAAE that the agency will post updated frequently asked questions for the implementation of the Security Directives related to face mask requirements to HSIN shortly.
02/26/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Expected to Clear Relief Package That Includes $8 Billion for "Airport Relief"
The House is expected to clear the American Rescue Plan – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes $8 billion to help airports and concessionaires impacted by the pandemic.
02/26/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Commerce Committee Finalizes Subcommittee Assignments, Rounding Out Key Congressional Panels
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which plays a critical role overseeing aviation and transportation security policy and numerous other high-profile issues, yesterday approved subcommittee assignments, including...
02/26/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Responds to EPA's Interim Guidance on PFAS Disposal and Destruction
AAAE has submitted comments in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s interim guidance on the disposal and destruction of PFAS and PFAS-containing products...
02/23/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Restore Normal Operating Hours at ATC Facilities with Temporarily Adjusted Hours
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed AAAE that the agency is moving all of its air traffic control (ATC) facilities back to normal operating hours by March 28, or even sooner in some cases.
02/22/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces Deadlines on the Use of FY 2021 AIP Entitlement Funds
The Federal Aviation Administration (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...
02/18/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: FAA Announces Grant Awards and Additional Guidance for the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program
FAA announced grant awards for the $2 billion that the agency is making available under the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP)...
02/12/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Harvard Issues "Curb to Curb" Report on Airport's Efforts to Mitigate COVID-19
Harvard’s Aviation Public Health Initiative (APHI) issued a comprehensive report on the risk of coronavirus transmission in airports, after completing a “curb-to-curb” study...
02/11/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Stresses Airport Funding Needs and Pandemic Challenges in Discussion with DOT Secretary Buttigieg
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli joined other aviation industry leaders and FAA Administrator Steve Dickson in a virtual listening session with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
02/10/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Committee Approves $8 Billion for "Airport Relief"
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved a coronavirus relief package that contains $8 billion for airports and concessionaires.
02/10/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Legislation Introduced in Senate and House to Better Protect Transportation Employees and Passengers from COVID-19
Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act of 2021.
02/09/2021
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: AAAE Solicits Feedback on Aircraft Noise-Related Issues
AAAE is distributing a survey to members to solicit feedback from the airport community on aircraft noise-related issues, particularly the recently released findings from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft...
02/08/2021
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Transportation Relief Package to Include $8 Billion for "Airport Relief"
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will soon unveil their part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, including $8 billion for airports and concessionaires.
02/08/2021
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary TSA Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders on Feb. 4, 2021. The conference call was led by Alan Paterno, TSA's Airport Industry Engagement Manager in the office of Policy, Plans and Engagement (PPE).
02/04/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Approves Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to Serve As DOT Secretary
On an 86 to 13 vote, the United States Senate has approved the nomination of Pete Buttigieg to serve as Secretary of Transportation.
02/02/2021
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Approves Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to Serve As DHS Secretary
On a 56 to 43 vote, the United States Senate just approved the nomination of Alejandro (Ali) Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.
02/02/2021
