Business · 31/10/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Revises Airport Improvement Program Grant Award Selection Process

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating its evaluation process for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, prioritizing airport safety and security projects, followed by infrastructure preservation, compliance, service upgrades, and capacity increases, to ensure uniform safety, quality, and performance nationwide and improve AIP investment effectiveness.

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