US FAA awards USD485m in grants to 108 airports in 48 states and territories

US FAA announced (22-Nov-2019) the Department of Transportation awarded USD485 million in airport infrastructure grants to 108 airports in 48 states and territories under the recent allotment of its airport improvement programme. Transportation Secretary Elaine L Chao stated the government is investing billions of dollars in America's airports to address "safer airport operations, fewer airport delays, and greater ease of travel for air travellers". [more - original PR]