$337,000 in airport grants granted for enhancements at 20 airports in Alabama
Recently, Alabama’s 20 local airports are set to benefit from over $337,000 in state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program, managed by the Alabama Department of Transportation. This program is designed to offer both financial and technical assistance to public airports, aiming to carry out essential infrastructure improvements. The kinds of upgrades being […]
Cullman and Albertville regional airports receive $1.9 million in FAA infrastructure funding
Two airport projects in North Alabama are set to begin soon, with funding support from the Federal Aviation Administration. On Wednesday, US Representative Robert Adderholt shared that regional airports in Kalman and Albertville will receive over $1.9 million in federal funding aimed at key infrastructure upgrades. Kalman Regional Airport – Folsom Field is set to […]
Elites’ Private Jets Drive More Emissions Than All Flights Leaving One Of World’s Biggest Airports, Study Finds
According to a new report by the International Council on Clean Clean Confortation (ICCT), private jets generated more emissions in 2023 than all flights at major international airports. ICCT Found Private jets’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions exceeded all flights, including commercial flights departing from London’s Heathrow Airport in 2023. It produces as much GHG emissions […]
U.S. House backs Barry Moore’s opposition to face scans at airports
Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes the increasing use of facial recognition technology in airports is a threat to Americans' personal freedoms. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Moore Amendment to the 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, signaling congressional disapproval and allowing for increased scrutiny of the Transportation Security Administration's new policy to expand the […]
Montgomery Regional among worst airports in nation for delays
We have all had such experiences. Air travel delays are not an unknown concept to anyone. but, Destinations Of the roughly 2 million flights served, one airport in Alabama has some of the worst delay times in the country, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. On the top 10 list, Montgomery Regional […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor, Yuma airports getting $37M in upgrades
Independent news media feature Bipartisan infrastructure legislation would invest about $37 million to upgrade Arizona's airport terminals. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will receive that funding, and Yuma International Airport will receive $950,000 through the Airport Terminal Program. The program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act led by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly to […]
Baldwin County, Huntsville airports awarded USDOT grants for terminal updates
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced new grant awards for three Alabama airports. The grant is part of a larger federal funding package supporting 114 airports across 44 states and three territories. The Alabama airports receiving funding are Huntsville International Airport, HL “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope, and Gulf Shores International Airport. In total, the […]
What Were North America’s Five Most Punctual Airports In 2022?
House analysis What are the 5 most punctual airports in North America in 2022? All five are in the United States. Photo: BUI LE MANH HUNG/Shutterstock It’s no secret that 2022 has been a difficult year at times when it comes to maintaining airport punctuality in North America. In the United States in particular, factors […]