Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is celebrating America 250 with investments into U.S. airports, delivering millions in funding to Baltimore-Washington International Airport.Maryland received $76.6 million from the department. Forty-six other states also received part of the $1.776 billion in upgrades.BWI specifically received $62.3 million for runway and runway lighting rehabilitation, according to an email press release sent to the Washington Examiner.
“What better way to celebrate America than investing in its future. We’re ushering in the Golden Age of Transportation and rebuilding our airport infrastructure is critical to making that vision a reality. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are building an aviation system worthy of our country’s incredible history,” Duffy said in the press release.The Federal Aviation Administration also highlighted the investment’s significance, emphasizing the benefits it will provide for travelers.SEAN DUFFY PROPOSES RULE FOR MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE CIVIL SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT“The FAA is prioritizing improving our nation’s airports and ensuring we issue grants quickly and efficiently,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said. “This funding does more than just rebuild runways and taxiways, it modernizes the travel experience for American families, ensuring our airports are safe and ready for the future.”
