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TOPEKA Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 66 airport projects across the state have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for planning, constructing, or rehabilitating public-use general aviation airports."Whether it be airplane manufacturing, a link in the supply chain logistics, or travel, the Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state's economy," Governor Laura Kelly said. "These grants ensure the safety and longevity of Kansas airports, all while contributing to economic growth and job creation."The aviation industry represents over $20.6 billion in economic impact across a broad spectrum of supply chain and manufacturing industries in Kansas. "Every mode of transportation is a link to the state's economic vitality," said Calvin Reed, Secretary of Transportation. "These airport improvements are a few of many important efforts to empower the aviation industry across Kansas."T ....
USDOT tags $8.9M for Kansas airports Jerry Moran press release WASHINGTON – Hays Regional Airport has been awarded more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help the city-owned airport cover costs related to COVID-19. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Friday announced more than $8.9 in USDOT grants for 23 Kansas airports to help with expenses related to COVID-19. The grants were made available by the Federal Aviation Administration as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act. “Local airports, whether in small towns or big cities, help bring economic opportunities and critical resources to communities across Kansas,” said Sen. Moran. “Since the onset of this pandemic, our airports have worked hard to create safe flying opportunities for passengers and crew, and these grants will help Kansas airports with associated costs related to the pandemic, including sanitization services, to contin ....