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Rep. Sewell announces $10 million for Birmingham, Montgomery airports

Funding for these grants was made possible by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

October 24, 2024

A small airport asphalt runway.

ALDOT awards grants for seven local airports

Each airport is contributing local matching funds to complement the FAA and state grants.

September 30, 2024

ALDOT awards more than $485,000 in funding to three Alabama airports

These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

August 19, 2024

ALDOT disperses grant funds to municipal airports

Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope

July 3, 2024

Rep. Sewell votes for FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

The FAA Reauthorization Act passed the House today by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote.

May 16, 2024

Shelby: FAA awards $3.69 million for local airport improvements in Alabama

The four FAA grants were awarded to four local airports in Alabama, amounting to $3,689,710.

September 26, 2022

FAA grants $17.8 million for Alabama airports

The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport.

August 31, 2022

Shelby: FAA grants Alabama $12.5 million for statewide airport infrastructure upgrades

The 26 grants were awarded to 25 local airports in Alabama, amounting to $12,508,131.

May 13, 2022

Brooks introduces bill to help civilian Defense Department pilots qualify for licenses

DOD civilian pilots cannot currently use FAA regulation to add an FAA certificate or rating.

August 2, 2021

Aderholt sends letter to FAA opposing proposed Gadsden rendering plant

The FAA is involved in this because the city of Gadsden is selling ground at the airport for the rendering plant.

July 8, 2021