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Airport Affairs

Airport Alert: FAA Posts Slide Presentation on CARES Act Grants

The Federal Aviation Administration this morning posted a slide presentation to help explain how the agency intends to distribute $10 billion in CARES Act funding to airports.

04/14/2020

Airport Affairs

Airport Alert: FAA Releases CARES Act Grant Amounts to Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration this morning released a spreadsheet showing how much individual airports can expect to receive in CARES Act funding.

04/14/2020

Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory Alert: AAAE Submits Comments on DOT's Service Animal NPRM

AAAE submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) proposed rule to amend and improve the regulations that govern air carrier transportation of service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities.

04/06/2020

Airport Affairs

Airport Alert: Lawmakers Reach Deal on Coronavirus Relief Package

Senate leaders early this morning announced that they have finally reached an agreement on a massive coronavirus relief package that is expected to include federal assistance to help airports and airlines that have been severely impacted by the pande

03/25/2020

Airport Affairs

Airport Alert: House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Relief Package - Proposal Includes $10 Billion for Airport

House Democratic proposal includes $10 billion for airports and new flexibility to allow them to use those funds for debt service and operational expenses.

03/23/2020