Infrastructure investments at U.S. general aviation airports may become a lot more flexible thanks to a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.).
Senate Introduces Flight Act of 2017
Key Takeaways:
- The bipartisan "Flight Act" (S.1320) aims to enhance U.S. general aviation (GA) airport infrastructure by increasing funding flexibility and streamlining project delivery.
- Key provisions include reforming Non-Primary Entitlement (NPE) funding and expediting environmental reviews for GA airport projects.
- The legislation also incentivizes public-private partnerships and designates certain airports as "Disaster Relief Airports" to improve preparedness and economic impact.
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