2 days agoMesa Secures $1.7M for Falcon Field Road, Taxiway and Safety Upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are funding three Falcon Field projects totaling $1,710,283: a service road rebuild, a new taxiway and vehicle-tracking technology. The grants establish funded scope but not contract awards; Mesa says the technology contract remains unawarded, and a planned holding bay is unfunded.
3 days agoFAA Seeks Feedback on Draft Standards for Vertical Flight Facilities
The FAA released draft design standards for vertical flight facilities on October 22, 2026, covering site layout, visual aids, power and charging, airport integration, and elevated facilities. Airport and heliport owners, infrastructure developers, and advanced air mobility firms can use the proposal for early planning and provide feedback before final standards are expected in summer 2027; no solicitation or contract is announced.
117 days agoFAA Grants $4.86M for North Dakota Airport Infrastructure Improvements
The FAA has announced approximately **$4.86 million** in Airport Infrastructure Grants for North Dakota, including **$4.7 million** for a new hangar at Williston Basin International Airport. These investments are part of over **$80 million** allocated under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, enhancing safety and capacity at regional airports.