US announces $1.1bn in airport infrastructure grants

The US Transportation Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment in airport infrastructure, with the FAA set to issue 280 grants to airports across the country.

US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a 1.1 billion USD investment in airport infrastructure across the United States, according to the announcement.

The funding covers upgrades to critical airport infrastructure, the addition of family-friendly features, and the installation of vehicle movement area transmitters (VMATS) on airport vehicles.

As part of the announcement, the Federal Aviation Administration will deliver 280 grants to airports. The source did not specify the value of individual grants, the airports set to receive them, or a timeline for the awards.

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