Nearly $35.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants have been awarded to airports across Mississippi from two airport improvement programs. In total, Mississippi is set to receive 39 grant awards through the long-running Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the newer Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) program. “The importance of local.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi will receive almost $35.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for airport improvements throughout the state. The 39 grant awards were made through the long-running Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the newer Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) program. Several of the AIG grants are designed complement AIP grants. “These grants […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
Pine Belt airports receive federal dollars for improvements Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport will receive more than $1.1 million to construct and improve safety areas and security enhancements. (Source: WDAM) By Tim Doherty | May 14, 2021 at 2:22 PM CDT - Updated May 14 at 2:22 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) – Three Pine Belt airports were among the 10 in Mississippi to be awarded Federal Aviation Administration grants for improvements and upgrades.
The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport received the third-largest outlay, awarded more than $1.1 million “to construct and improve safety areas and security enhancements”.
“Mississippi’s airports keep passengers and commerce moving across our state,” said United States Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). “This latest round of grants from the FAA will help airports make upgrades that improve service, safety, and security.”