U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced $1.776 billion in Federal Aviation Administration grants to upgrade airports across 46 states, targeting critical infrastructure bottlenecks and safety gaps. The funding addresses runway rehabilitations, apron expansions, visual guidance light upgrades, taxiway construction, and safety enhancements including aircraft rescue and firefighting building reconstruction. Specific allocations include $88.8 million for Denver International Airport pavement projects, $74 million for Boise Air Terminal runway rehab and apron expansion, $62.4 million for Baltimore/Washington International runway and lighting rehab, and $47.6 million for JFK International taxiway construction and fire/rescue building reconstruction. These investments will reduce travel delays, enhance runway safety, and modernize airport infrastructure, directly supporting the aviation sector’s capacity and safety standards while improving family-friendly amenities.