The funding is to support sustainable aviation fuel production and low-emission technology projects across the U.S.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $291 million under the Inflation Reduction Act to support aviation projects that seek to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that these grants are intended to advance the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of the national air transportation system.
These FAST (Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition) grants include $244.5 million for 22 projects that focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, transportation, and infrastructure. There is also $46.5 million for 14 projects that develop low-emission aviation technologies.
“The projects are instrumental in advancing our environmental and economic sustainability goals by facilitating the development and implementation of sustainable aviation fuels,” said Laurence Wildgoose, FAA Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment. “All grant recipients are based in the U.S. and are working towards putting the aviation sector on a path toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as outlined in the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Buttigieg and Transportation Department officials as they pursue net-zero emission goals.
- For Administrator Whitaker to receive God’s direction as he heads the FAA.
Sources: Department of Transportation
