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FAA to award $22.75 million to CNMI airports
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will be awarding $22,759,818 in airport aid to airports in the Northern Mariana Islands to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
This grant funding, announced yesterday by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, is part of the $10 billion provided under the newly created Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Airport Grant Program, an effort to provide unprecedented and immediate relief to American families, workers, and businesses.
“This $10-billion in emergency resources will help fund the continued operations of our nation’s airports during this crisis and save workers’ jobs,” said Chao.
This funding will support continuing operations and replace lost revenue resulting from the sharp decline in passenger traffic and other airport business due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The funds are available for airport capital expenditures, airport operating expenses including payroll and utilities, and airport debt payments. (PR)
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- Elaine L. Chao
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- File photo shows the Francisco C. Ada. Saipan International Airport. (KRIZEL TUAZON)
