The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.776 billion in airport infrastructure upgrade grants on July 2 to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary later this weekend.
The grants were distributed across 46 states and will be used for fixing runways, making safety upgrades, and adding “family-friendly enhancements,” according to an agency news release.
“What better way to celebrate America than investing in its future. We’re ushering in the Golden Age of Transportation, and rebuilding our airport infrastructure is critical to making that vision a reality,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.
Many of the airports that received grants are among the busiest in the nation….
FAA Unveils $1.776 Billion in Airport Grants to Commemorate 250th Anniversary
