Rhode Island Secures $9.2 Million Federal Grant to Expand T.F. Green Airport’s Cargo Facilities
Summary
Green International Airport is set to receive $9.2 million in federal funding to advance the construction of a new cargo facility and aircraft parking apron. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, marks a significant step forward in the airports ongoing expansion efforts.The $9,212,959 grant, administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through its Airport Improvement Program (AIP), will fund the fourth phase of the South Cargo Project. Once the project is complete, the airport will have added a total of 60,000 square yards of cargo apron, significantly enhancing its capacity to process cargo, which is expected to boost economic activity and improve operational efficiency.Our airports are crucial drivers of economic growth, said Senator Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee. Im pleased to collaborate with my colleagues to secure this grant for the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), which will improve and expand T.F. The new development will not only accommodate current and projected cargo volumes but will also provide an aircraft parking apron directly adjacent to the cargo building, enhancing operational efficiency.Under FAA guidelines, the AIP grant may cover up to 90 percent of the projects cost, with the remaining funds provided by state or local sources.Like Newport Buzz?