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DOD Releases AFFF Change-Out Policy for Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam
On March 13, the FAA shared with AAAE the DOD's new guidance on the minimum requirements that the department must follow to ensure aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is removed from its ARFF vehicles and mobile systems.
03/14/2024
Airport Alert
Senate Clears Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
On March 8, the Senate approved a six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for the DOT and FAA for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024.
03/11/2024
Airport Alert
White House Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request
On March 11, the White House unveiled a fiscal year 2025 budget request that proposes $3.35 billion for AIP and $8 billion over the next five years to upgrade FAA facilities and radars.
03/11/2024
Airport Alert
Senate Clears FAA Extension
The Senate cleared a bill by unanimous consent to extend FAA programs and excise taxes through May 10.
03/07/2024
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House Approves Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill
By a 339 to 85 vote, the House of Representatives has approved a six-bill consolidated appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024 that provides funds for the DOT and FAA for the remainder of the current fiscal year that runs through September.
03/06/2024
Airport Alert
Agreement Reached on Final FY24 DOT/FAA Spending Bill; Funding Details Emerge
Congressional leaders on March 3, released the details of a six-bill consolidated appropriations bill for FY24 that includes final funding amounts for the DOT and FAA for the current fiscal year that runs through September.
03/04/2024
Airport Alert
House Clears Continuing Resolution and Third FAA Extension
On February 29, the House passed a continuing resolution that will avert a partial government shutdown and a separate bipartisan bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through May 10.
02/29/2024
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Congressional Leaders Agree to Avoid Imminent Shutdown and Temporarily Extend Federal Funding Again
With a March 1 deadline for funding the DOT, FAA and several other federal departments and agencies quickly approaching, congressional leaders this afternoon announced a pathway for avoiding an imminent partial government shutdown.
02/28/2024
Airport Alert
AAAE and ACI-NA Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Adopt Airport Priorities in Final FAA Bill
AAAE and ACI-NA leaders are urging lawmakers to adopt a long list of airport priorities in the final version of the FAA reauthorization bill.
02/26/2024
Regulatory Alert
FAA Issues Final Rule to Implement Updated Airplane GHG Emissions Standards
On February 16, the FAA released a final rule aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from large aircraft operating within U.S. airspace.
02/16/2024
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases List of $970 Million in FY24 Airport Terminal Program Grants
On February 15, the FAA released a list of airport projects that will receive a share of $970 million in FY24 discretionary grants under the ATP, which was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
02/15/2024
Regulatory Alert
DOD and FAA Approve Second Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam for Part 139 Airport Use
On February 8, the DOD identified BIOEX ECOPOL A3+ MIL-SPEC as the second fluorine-free firefighting foam (F3) agent that meets the department’s F3 performance standards.
02/09/2024
Airport Alert
Senate Committee Approves FAA Bill
After months of delay, the Senate Commerce Committee approved by voice vote a bipartisan five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
02/08/2024
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases UAS Detection and Mitigation ARC Report
On February 6, the FAA publicly released the final report of the UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC).
02/07/2024
Regulatory Alert
EPA Releases Proposed Rule to List PFAS Chemicals as RCRA Hazardous Constituents
On February 2, the EPA released a proposed rule that would list nine specific PFAS chemicals, including PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous constituents” under RCRA.
02/05/2024
Federal Alert
Summary of TSA Monthly Conference Call for Airport Stakeholders
On February 1, TSA held its monthly conference call for airport stakeholders.
02/02/2024
Airport Alert
Congress Approves Third CR, Extending Federal Funding into Early March
On January 18, both the United States Senate and House of Representatives approved a continuing resolution (CR) that extends federal funding into March 2024, averting a possible government shutdown.
01/19/2024
Regulatory Alert
AAAE Responds to FAA's Proposed Update to "Aeronautical Activity" Definition
On January 15, AAAE responded to the FAA proposed policy that would update the definition of “aeronautical activity” to include UAS, AAM, and commercial space launch or re-entry vehicle operations.
01/17/2024
Airport Alert
Senate Clears Extension of FAA Programs and Excise Taxes Through March 8, 2024
On December 19, the Senate cleared H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.
12/20/2023
Federal Alert
TSA Shares Winter Travel Security Operations Plan
On December 19, TSA shared with AAAE its updated 2023 Winter Travel Security Operations Plan, often referred to as a “placemat” for the busy holiday travel period.
12/19/2023
Airport Alert
House Clears Extension of FAA Programs and Excise Taxes Through March 8, 2024
The House on December 11, easily passed H.R. 6503, a bill to extend aviation programs and excise taxes through March 8, 2024.
12/12/2023
Airport Alert
AAAE Requests Action on Aviation Worker Screening and Funding for TSA and CBP in Final FY24 DHS Spending Bill
As Congress works in the weeks ahead to finalize federal spending bills for FY24, including the DHS/TSA/CBP funding measure, AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli has weighed in with House and Senate leaders.
12/11/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases Final Policy on Processing Land Use Changes
On December 8, the FAA released a final policy that outlines how the agency will process and evaluate an airport sponsor’s request to use federally acquired or federally conveyed airport land for non-aeronautical or mixed-use purposes.
12/08/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Releases Final Policy on Air Carrier Incentive Programs
On December 7, the FAA released a final policy statement that provides guidance to airports on how to determine if its ACIP complies with federal grant obligations, which apply to any airport that receives financial assistance through the AIP.
12/07/2023
Regulatory Alert
FAA Extends Deadline to Provide Feedback on Expanding the Definition of "Aeronautical Activity"
On December 7, the FAA extended the deadline for airports and other stakeholders to respond to the agency’s proposed policy that would update the definition of “aeronautical activity.”
12/07/2023
