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    US Transportation offers US$1.2 billion in airport safety grants

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    US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced US$1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six US territories, reports London¡¯s Air Cargo News.

    Since January 2017, the US government conveyed $13.5 billion to American air terminals to improve foundation and wellbeing. Ms Chao reported a $9.8 million in Infrastructure Grants to Massachusetts.

    "This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation's airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from Covid-19," said Mr Chao.

    The department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the State of Massachusetts: "The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country," said FAA administrator Stephen Dickson.

    Specifics of the matter include $1,365,716 for Boston Logan International Airport to support their Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Programme (VALE), $347,000 for Chatham Municipal Airport to conduct an airport-related environmental study.