Federal aviation bill passed by U.S. House, with boost for smaller airports
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 24, 2023
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday that would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years, including a big increase in subsidies for airlines providing flights to smaller markets.
The chamber voted 351-67 to approve the bill, which would authorize $104 billion for the agency through 2028, increase authorized spending levels for . . .