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ITD seeks $10M spending authority for aeronautics grants, warns of upcoming airplane engine costs
Summary
Director Scott Stokes told JFAC the department wants $10 million in spending authority for community airport grants and equipment, noting about $4 million in interest is available and that upcoming aircraft engine replacements could cost about $800,000 each.
Idaho Transportation Department officials asked the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee to approve a $10 million governor's initiative for aeronautics grants and equipment, primarily to support community airports and necessary aircraft maintenance.
Senator Hart asked for the aviation fuel‑tax rates. Director Scott Stokes replied: "it's 6¢ and 7¢. I think the 6 is jet fuel, 7¢ is avgas, but I might have those reversed." The committee and department clarified that aviation fuel taxes and fees plus…
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