FAAST Blast — Week of August 5-11, 2024
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update
$427M in Grants to Modernize Airports
The FAA is awarding $427 million in funding for 245 airport-related infrastructure grants across 39 states to modernize and improve America’s airports. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements such as terminal expansions and baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements.
Airports receiving funding include:
- $10.6 million to El Paso International Airport in Texas: This grant funds the construction of a new general aviation (GA) apron as well as rehabilitates the existing GA apron pavement to improve efficiency.
- $8.5 million to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minnesota: This grant funds the expansion of the terminal access road, and the rehabilitation of a tarmac and taxiway to enhance safety.
- $4.2 million to Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas: This grant funds the improvements to the existing airfield drainage system and Runway 13/31 safety area to mitigate?runway excursions and increase safety.
View a data visualization of the airports receiving funding here www.faa.gov/bil/airport-infrastructure.
Latest Pilot Minute Video Covers Herbal Remedies
Pilots may wonder, “Why should I be concerned about herbal remedies?” Not all organic substances are safe and some can have similar effects to those of illicit drugs. In the latest episode of the Pilot Minute video series, Federal Air surgeon Dr. Susan Northrop explains the herbal remedies and supplements that are not acceptable for medical certification including specific concerns for aviation safety. Go to youtube.com/watch?v=u1-FIcnqDms&list=PL5vHkqHi51DQvRjGJo1SuXyZpKl5HbzOI to watch this and other Pilot Minute videos.
How the FAA Safety Team Supports the Flight Instructor Community
Earning a flight instructor certificate is no easy task — it requires a great deal of study, dedication, and a passion for aviation and teaching. Limited by a busy schedule, it can be challenging for instructors to find the right resources to stay up to date with the latest cockpit technology, changes in regulations, and how to be a more effective teacher. Fortunately, the FAA is here to help. Learn about the numerous resources provided by the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) to improve safety, efficiency, and professionalism in the flight training arena in “FAAST-Track Your Flight Instructor Success” at medium.com/faa/faast-track-your-flight-instructor-success-4cb61744c2a3 in the July/August 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing. See the entire Aviation Educatiors issue at www.faa.gov/safety_briefing.
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