AOT seeks safety, easement and fuel upgrades in FY27 aviation budget 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.

Vermont's Agency of Transportation is set to invest $12.9 million in aviation safety upgrades, fuel restorations, and new equipment to elevate air travel across the state.

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Senator introduces bill to let towns regulate private airstrips, create aviation advisory council and require flight data tracking S.134 would clarify municipal authority to permit restricted landing areas, place restricted landing areas under Act 250 review, create a statutory Aviation Advisory Council with industry and neighbor representatives, and require quarterly flight-data tracking at state-owned air navigation facilities with a large appropriation for technology.

Senator Bernie is shaking up Vermont's aviation regulations with a new bill aimed at giving towns more control over private airstrips and enhancing data tracking for flight activity!

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