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America is Investing Wisely in Airport Infrastructure Projects

For all airline passengers, the flying experience begins and ends at airports. Airlines and our airport partners have a vested interest in constantly improving our nation’s airports, so passengers can have the travel experience they expect and deserve. It’s important that we find ways to fund necessary improvement projects at airports across the country without
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to small airports in 34 states. More than half of these airports serve rural communities and mostly general aviation. This funding is in addition to the $3.31 billion already awarded
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Louisville International Airport preps for $100 million in upgrades

Some $100 million in upgrades are planned for Louisville International Airport over the next three to five years, airport authority spokeswoman Natalie Chaudoin told the Courier Journal on Friday. Up for replacement are the airport’s 24 jetways — the moveable bridges connecting planes to terminals — as well as six of the airport’s 10 escalators.
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Albany airport to begin a $92 million terminal project

It was 20 years ago that the newly created Albany County Airport Authority knocked down its 1962-era terminal and replaced it with a new one with three concourses and an attached five-story parking garage. The project was successful enough to attract more service as well as the attention of Southwest Airlines, which has grown into
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Orlando Sanford International Airport to undergo major expansion

It’s one of the fastest-growing airports in the country, and now, Orlando Sanford International Airport is about to get even bigger with a multi-million dollar face lift. The airport is trying to keep up with growing business. Big changes are coming to Orlando Sanford International Airport. SFB just received $4.2 million from the federal government.
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Terminal improvements planned at Albany airport

New air conditioning units, escalators and boarding bridges are among the improvements planned for Albany International Airport, after the airport authority board approved spending for the projects at its meeting Monday. A new boarding bridge for American Airlines at Gate B9 has been completed, while plans are in the works to replace four more bridges,
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Federal grant helps fund Bend Airport master plan

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday that airports in Hillsboro, Albany, Klamath Falls, Bend and Grants Pass will receive a combined $14.3 million in federal grants for facility improvements and aviation training. “Quality of life throughout Oregon requires secure and reliable movement of products and the people who transport those goods,” Wyden said.
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Justice presents ceremonial check to Yeager Airport

Gov. Jim Justice presented a ceremonial check for $3 million to Yeager Airport Monday for completion of some badly needed repairs. The money, which lawmakers allocated earlier this year, is the state matching dollars needed for Yeager to receive additional money from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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