A Guide to AIP Funding & Buy American Act
A Guide to AIP Funding & Buy American Act
The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Buy American Act (BAA) are two separate initiatives in the United States that overlap in their goals.
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds are provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to airports across the United States to improve their infrastructure and increase safety. These funds are used to finance a range of projects including runway & taxiway renovations, signage, terminal expansions, and upgrades to air traffic control systems. As an example, the AIP will provide over $3.18 billion in entitlement and discretionary funds between 2022 and 2024.
However, recipients of AIP funds are also required to comply with the Buy American Act (BAA). This means that materials, products, and services purchased using AIP funds must be made in the United States or from a country that has a reciprocal agreement with the U.S. government, with certain limited exceptions.
It is important to note that the AIP has its own set of requirements and guidelines, including those related to procurement and contracting. Airport sponsors that receive AIP funding must comply with these requirements, as well as any applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
The Buy American Act (BAA) is a federal law that requires the U.S. government to give preference to domestically produced goods and services in its purchasing decisions. The BAA applies to purchases made by all federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.
The emphasis for the Airport Improvement Program funding is to support safe and efficient global air transportation and shipping which leads to economic stability and a healthier global economy.
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Solar Taxiway and VFR AV-70
- A field-proven aviation light that offers enormous benefits over traditional battery and hard-wired aviation lights including low maintenance and no underground wiring.
- These completely self-contained LED lights are designed to suit a range of aviation and general applications including emergency airstrip, caution, taxiway, and threshold lighting.
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
- A highly efficient and reliable system that uses LEDs as a light-source to reduce maintenance and power consumption while increasing reliability, safety and visibility.
- The light head unit can be supplied with AC or DC voltage input, or optional solar power.
Omnidirectional Xenon Airport Approach Lighting
- A current-driven (FTS 430) or voltage driven (FTS 400) omnidirectional white approach light.
- Conforms to FAA L-859
- Can be used as part of a simple approach or complete omnidirectional approach lighting system (ODALS) for runway alignment and runway threshold marking.
Unidirectional Xenon Airport Approach Lighting
- A current driven (FTS 830) or voltage driven (FTS 800) unidirectional white airport approach light.
- Conforms to FAA L-849 styles A and E
- Suitable for simple Runway End Identifier Light (REIL) installations or to complete approach light systems, such MALSR, MALSF, SSALSR and ALSF I and II for runway alignment and threshold marking.
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