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Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Lawmakers Unveil Stop-Gap Funding Bill; Measure To Keep Government Operating Through Dec. 11
House Democrats unveiled a continuing resolution that would keep the government operating through December 11.
09/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senators Introduce Legislation to Conduct Temperature Checks at Airport Security Checkpoints
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation - the Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2020 - that would require TSA to establish a pilot program t
09/18/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Cancels Security Directive 1542-01-10 Series
TSA has notified AAAE that the official cancellation of the Security Directive (SD) 1542-01-10 series has been issued and posted on the Homeland Security Information Network.
09/18/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Administration to Stop Funneling International Arrivals Through 15 U.S. Airports
As of September 14, 2020, travelers arriving in the United States from China, Iran, the European Union (Schengen zone), the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil will no longer have to go through enhanced health screenings and temperatu
09/10/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: DHS Announces That All 50 States Now Compliant with REAL ID Act
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today all 50 states are now in full compliance with the REAL ID Act, which was passed into law in 2005, and are now issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards.
09/10/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Congress Returns to Washington for Potentially Consequential September Session;Airport Input Needed to Press for Help to Airports and Airport Partners in Next Relief Package
Following a quiet few weeks away from Washington for the traditional August break, the Senate returned to session today, and the House resumes committee action this week.
09/08/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA Publishes Solicitation for Airports Interested in Hosting the UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a solicitation for airport operators that are interested in hosting the agency's "Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program."
09/04/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
September 3 2020 TSA held its monthly call for airport stakeholders. This alert contains a summary.
09/03/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: TSA Announces Security Operations Leadership Changes
TSA shared with AAAE several leadership selections within Security Operations and Enterprise Support.
09/02/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Over $1.2 Billion in AIP Grants for Projects at 405 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of over $1.2 billion in airport infra-structure grants, including over $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants and an additional $152 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Econ
09/01/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Airport Listening Session on U.S. Government'sRunway to RecoveryGuidelines
FAA will hold a virtual listening session on 09/01/2020 at 11 am ET for airports to share their feedback on U.S. Government's Runway to Recovery Guidelines
08/26/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Miklos Sworn In as TSA Deputy Administrator
Michael Miklos has been sworn in as a the new Deputy Administrator for the TSA after being recently appointed to the position by the President.
08/25/2020
Airport Affairs
CDC Reverses 14-Day Quarantine Recommendations After Traveling
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed its recommendation that travelers returning from a trip outside the United States or from outside of their own state should self-quarantine for 14 days if returning from destinations where
08/24/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Funding for Airports And Airport Partners in Next Relief Package
Please contact your lawmakers as soon as possible and urge them to provide additional funds to help airports offset significant financial losses and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic.
08/21/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert:FAA Releases Details on the Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released details on the agency's "Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program" and issued a request for white papers to identify eligible manufacturers, vendors, and integrators of unmanned aircraft
08/21/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Senate Republicans to Unveil "Skinny" Relief Package; Airports Need to Continue to Weigh in with Lawmakers
Senate Republicans are expected to unveil a "skinny" coronavirus relief package that includes funding for the U.S. Postal Service and extend unemployment benefits but exclude funding for airports and other initiatives covered in the HEALS Act.
08/19/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Interagency Issues Advisory on Use of Technology to Detect and Mitigate Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Interagency advisory on Use of C-UAS Technology.
08/18/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: Summary of TSA's Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.
08/06/2020
Federal Affairs
Security Policy Alert: ASAC Subcommittee on Insider Threat White Paper on COVID-19-Related Aviation Insider Risk Considerations
The Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) Subcommittee on Insider Threat recently formed a working group, led by AAAE's Colleen Chamberlain, to review the impact of the COVID-19 health emergency on the aviation insider risk landscape.
08/06/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Negotiations on Coronavirus Relief Package Accelerating - Input Needed Now to Gain Additional Airport Support
Republican and Democrat leaders negotiating the next phase of coronavirus relief are reporting some progress in their discussions and pointing to an end-of-week deadline to try and reach a deal on a comprehensive package.
08/05/2020
Airport Affairs
Chairmen DeFazio and Larsen Introduce Bill Requiring Passengers and Employees to Wear Masks in Airports and on Airplanes
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen (D-WA) late yesterday introduced the Healthy Flights Act of 2020 - a bill that would require passengers, airport employees
07/31/2020
Airport Affairs
House Clears FY21 DOT Spending Bill; Measure Includes $6.4 Billion for Airport Infrastructure
The House approved a six-bill minibus appropriations package that includes the Fiscal Year 2021 spending bill for the Department of Transportation, almost $6.4 billion for airport infrastructure and a $2.8 million plus-up for the contract tower progr
07/31/2020
Airport Affairs
Action Alert: Please Urge Lawmakers to Provide Additional Assistance to Airports Impacted by Coronavirus
Please contact your elected officials as soon as possible and ask them to ensure that the final bill includes at least $10 billion to help airports deal with the global pandemic.
07/28/2020
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Alert: DOT Announces Over $273 Million in AIP Grants for Projects at 184 Airports
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the award of over $273 million in airport infrastructure grants, which will fund projects at 184 airports in 41 states and 6 territories.
07/28/2020
Airport Affairs
Airport Alert: Senate Republicans Release Coronavirus Package with $10 Billion for Airports
After a full week of intense negotiations with the White House, Senate Republican leaders this afternoon released the outlines of their proposed next round of coronavirus relief, including $10 bil for airports.
07/27/2020
