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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in the nation's airport infrastructure, allocating $289 million in funding to upgrade 129 airports across the United States. This initiative is part of the broader Investing in America agenda, aiming to enhance airport efficiency, capacity, and sustainability amid a surge in travel demand.
The FAA shared the following: "Americans are flying in record numbers, and the Biden-Harris Administration continues to invest in our airports to make travel safer and more convenient for the people who pass through these airports each day," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. "This latest round of funding will support key improvements to terminals, runways, and baggage systems and build on the work this Administration is doing to modernize our aviation infrastructure."
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), one of the busiest airports globally, is set to benefit directly from this funding, receiving $30.1 million to help reconstruct one of its runways. This project is essential for maintaining the airport's capacity to handle high traffic volumes and ensuring the safety and efficiency of flight operations. Upgrading the runway is also expected to reduce maintenance costs and extend its operational life.
