Tag: federal aviation administration
Mario Diaz-Balart Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Military Housing Complex
This week, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., weighed in on the groundbreaking ceremony for the future site of the new military housing complex supporting U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) service members and their families.
“I am...
Val Demings Announces $50 Million in FAA Funds For the Orlando International Airport
Last week, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $50 million to Orlando International Airport (MCO) from the $1 trillion federal infrastructure package that President Joe Biden...
Congressional Central Florida Democrats: Time to Replace TRACON at Orlando International Airport
Three Democrats in the Florida congressional delegation--U.S. Reps. Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy and Darren Soto--sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) calling on it to invest in a replacement building for the...
Marco Rubio Calls on Pete Buttigieg, FAA to Prioritize Florida’s Airports
This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administrator Stephen Dickson, urging them to prioritize infrastructure funding for several critical projects...
Tampa Bay Congressional Reps Want FAA to Replace Tampa International Airport’s Air Traffic Control...
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., led the bipartisan Tampa Bay congressional delegation in urging Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson to include Tampa International Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower on FAA’s Replacement List.
In...
Kathy Castor: DOT Needs to Invest in Tampa International Airport
Last week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., called on U.S. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg to replace the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport.
Castor wrote Buttigieg and FAA Administrator Steve Dickson...
Stephanie Murphy: Orlando Sanford International Getting $14 Million in FAA Funds
“This federal funding is a critical part of our efforts to help Central Florida recover swiftly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Murphy. “As more Americans get vaccinated and return to air travel, our local airports must have the support they need to keep workers employed, businesses open, and our tourism economy thriving.”
Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin Urge White House Stop U.S. Airlines from Entering Belarus Airspace
The action comes as Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko forced a passenger plane, en route to Lithuania from Greece, to land in Minsk so he could detain Belarusian activist Roman Protasevich.
Charlie Crist: Feds Sending $3.5 Million to Albert Whitted Airport
The grant, provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will specifically fund the installation of a runway vertical guidance system and runway rehabilitation.
Central Florida Representatives on Capitol Hill: FAA Sending $47.5 Million to Orlando Airports
The three members of Congress announced that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is getting more than $41.5 million and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) will get more than $5.5 million from the FAA.
Elaine Chao: Three Airports in Florida Getting More than $21 Million from FAA
The funds come from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. Chao announced 80 airports in 25 states will get $335 million from the FAA.
Elaine Chao: Florida Airports Getting $71.5 Million in FAA Grants
Chao announced that the Trump administration will send more than $1.2 billion to 405 airports across the nation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will be used for infrastructure and safety improvements.
