FAA Awards Nearly $1 Billion For Airport Improvements

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a large investment of $970 million to be distributed among 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, as well as Guam and Palau. This funding is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and represents a shift in focus for FAA investments.

Traditionally, the FAA has concentrated on funding runways, air traffic-control towers, and back-of-house infrastructure. However, this new program aims to enhance the overall passenger experience. The key areas of improvement include:

• Accessibility for passengers with disabilities
• Sustainable solutions
• New baggage systems
• Larger security checkpoints
• Increased gate capacity
• Modernization of aging terminal infrastructure
• Improvements to ground transportation

Many grant recipients plan to use the funding to construct new terminal facilities or expand existing ones. Some airports will focus on increasing terminal sustainability.

This investment demonstrates a commitment to modernizing U.S. airport infrastructure and improving the travel experience for passengers. By addressing various aspects of airport operations and facilities, the FAA aims to create more efficient, accessible, and sustainable air travel environments across the country.

More information is available here.

David Shiller

David Shiller is the Publisher of LightNOW, and Senior Business Development Consultant at Capacity Consulting, a North American consulting firm providing business development services to advanced lighting manufacturers. The ALA awarded David the Pillar of the Industry Award. David has been co-chair of the ALA’s Engineering Committee since 2010. David established MaxLite’s OEM component sales into a multi-million dollar division. He invented GU24 lamps while leading ENERGY STAR lighting programs for the US EPA. David has been published in leading lighting publications, including LD+A, enLIGHTenment Magazine, LEDs Magazine, and more.

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