WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S.
Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $1,687,500 federal
grant to the Westchester County Airport for important infrastructure
improvements. Specifically, Westchester County Airport will acquire
updated snow removal and deicing equipment, which will keep the airport
and aircrafts serviceable during snow periods and enhance the efficiency
and safety of operations. Furthermore, funding will allow for
Westchester County to conduct an environmental assessment in order to
evaluate environmental issues associated with a proposed obstruction
removal project.
“It is never too early to start planning for
winter, when our airports need the right snow removal equipment to keep
their runways safe and clear for takeoff,” said Senator Schumer.
“Removing snow from airport runways safely and efficiently so flights
can continue to operate on time is important for travelers, for
Westchester County Airport, and for our economy overall.”
“New
equipment for the Westchester County Airport is vital to ensuring that
the airport runs efficiently and effectively,” said Senator Gillibrand.
“Westchester County Airport’s snow removal and deicing equipment were
out of date and needed to be replaced. With this new equipment, more
passengers can travel through Westchester on time without snow delays.”
The
Airport Improvement Program, through the Federal Aviation
Administration, provides grants to public agencies — and, in some cases,
to private owners and entities - for the planning and development of
public-use airports that are included in the National Plan of Integrated
Airport Systems (NPIAS). The NPIAS, which is prepared and published
every 2 years, identifies public-use airports that are important to
public transportation and contribute to the needs of civil aviation,
national defense, and the Postal service.
The Airport Improvement
Program (AIP) was established by the Airport and Airway Improvement Act
of 1982. Since then, the AIP has been amended several times, most
recently with the passage of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of
2012. Funds obligated for the AIP are drawn from the Airport and Airway
Trust fund, which is supported by user fees, fuel taxes, and other
similar revenue sources.
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