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AOT seeks safety, easement and fuel upgrades in FY27 aviation budget
Summary
The Agency of Transportation outlined a $12.9 million aviation program budget that prioritizes runway safety, obstruction easements, fuel-farm restorations and a replacement ARFF truck for Rutland; officials stressed a mix of FAA formula and discretionary funds plus a 95/5 federal-state split on many projects.
Evan Robinson, manager of the Agency of Transportation's aviation program, told the House Transportation Committee the FY27 aviation budget centers on safety upgrades, restoring fuel service at several airports and updating airport master plans to guide the next decade.
"As our budget pertains to our relationship with the FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, we work hand in hand with our regional airports office to develop a capital improvement plan," Robinson said, describing monthly coordination with the FAA and multi-year planning for runway and terminal work.
Robinson highlighted projects at several state airports. At Bennington (WH Morse), AOT plans a master-plan update following recent runway and…
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