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Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Coronavirus Impact Survey Deadline Extended
This is a quick note to thank those who have competed our coronavirus impact survey and to let you know that we have extended the deadline.
11/03/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Announces New Drone Initiative Called BEYOND
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new drone initiative called BEYOND, replacing the three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) that concluded this month.
10/30/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert:FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell Plans to Depart Agency
FAA Deputy Administrator Dan Elwell has reportedly told Reuters that he is planning to depart the agency near the end of November 2020.
10/29/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Complete AAAE's Latest Coronavirus Impact Survey
This is a quick reminder to please complete our coronavirus impact survey.
10/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Harvard Releases Study on Coronavirus Transmission Risk During Air Travel
Harvard released a report from the Aviation Public Health Initiative (APHI) to apprise the aviation industry and the traveling public about the risks of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) transmission during air travel.
10/27/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Resource Allocation Plan for Fiscal Year 2021 (RAP21)
Today, TSA’s Security Operations provided AAAE additional details on the agency’s Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) for Fiscal Year 2021.
10/22/2020
Airport Affairs
Senate Rejects "Skinny" Coronavirus Relief Proposal
The Senate today rejected an effort by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to advance a scaled-back $500 billion coronavirus relief package.
10/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Rejects Coronavirus Relief Proposals
As White House officials and House Democratic leaders continue their negotiations over a broader coronavirus relief package, the Senate rejected a narrow proposal to provide additional support to small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Progr
10/20/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases Final Rule Streamlining Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements for Commercial Space Operators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final rule streamlining the launch and reentry licensing requirements for commercial space vehicle operators.
10/15/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Complete AAAE's Latest Coronavirus Impact Survey
Congressional leaders and White House officials are continuing to go back and forth on a possible coronavirus relief package that could include additional funding to help the aviation industry navigate the pandemic, and we need your input.
10/14/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) Report for FY 2021-2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its report to Congress on the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) for fiscal years 2021 to 2025.
10/06/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: Two Key FAA UAS Rulemakings Move to Interagency Review
Two key rules regarding remote identification (ID) requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and enabling UAS operations over people moved from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), triggerin
10/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: President Calls off Coronavirus Relief Talks
The President today abruptly called off coronavirus relief talks until after the election and suggested House Democrats are "not negotiating in good faith."
10/06/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Issues ASP Amendment on Staff Screening for Notice and Comment
TSA has posted for notice and comment on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) a proposed Airport Security Program (ASP) amendment regarding employee screening and insider threat mitigation.
10/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Passes Democratic Relief Package But Bipartisan Agreement Remains Elusive
After congressional leaders and White House officials were unable to come together on a bipartisan coronavirus relief package, the House tonight approved on a largely party-line vote a $2.2 trillion Democratic plan (the updated Heroes Act) that inclu
10/01/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders. This alert includes a summary.
10/01/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Keep Pressure on Washington to Address Airports, Aviation Ecosystem in Relief Efforts
Please keep pressure on Washington to address airports and the aviation ecosystem as time runs out for the next phase of coronavirus relief.
09/30/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Relief Package With $13.5 Billion for Airports, Concessionaires
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other Democratic leaders this evening unveiled a $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes $13.5 billion for airports and concessionaires.
09/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: AAAE Urges House Leaders to Support Airports, Aviation Ecosystem in Coronavirus Relief Package
House Democratic leaders are drafting a $2 trillion-plus coronavirus relief bill that reportedly includes an extension of airline payroll assistance to protect tens of thousands of industry jobs.
09/25/2020
Regulatory Affairs
DOT Announces $335 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 80 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of $335 million in airport infrastructure grants, including $300 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $35 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secur
09/24/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Makes LAANC Available at 133 Additional ATC Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has expanded the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system to include an additional 133 air traffic control (ATC) facilities.
09/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: House Leaders Working on Revised Coronavirus Relief Package; Calls to House Offices Needed NOW to Urge Airport Relief
House Democratic leaders are drafting a $2.4 trillion coronavirus relief package that reportedly includes funding for the airlines in an effort to save tens of thousands of jobs.
09/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Confirmation Hearing Held for Chad Wolf to Become DHS Secretary
The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chad Wolf to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
09/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: House Passes Stop-Gap Funding Bill
After White House officials and Congressional leaders reached a deal to add funding for agriculture and nutrition assistance, the House passed a continuing resolution to keep the government operating through December 11.
09/23/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Wicker and Collins Introduce Bill to Extend Payroll Support Program
With tens of thousands of airline employees on the verge of losing their jobs next week and with airline CEOs and major airline labor groups aggressively making the rounds in Washington, Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have intr
09/21/2020
