Yuma International Airport wins grant from FAA for taxiway
June 18, 2012, 02:17 pm
Yuma International Airport in Arizona was recently awarded a $2.1 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for renovations to its Taxiway Zulu project.
The project is expected to begin in early July. The taxiway is in a central location, which connects other areas of the airport and is used by commercial airlines, corporate aircraft and the general aviation community.
The entire funding toward improving the taxiway now totals $10 million and will be completed within the next six to 12 months. Airport officials expect local contractors to receive much of the work on the project and are excited what the endeavor will bring to the economic state of Yuma and the employment opportunities in the community.
“We're going to replace the existing taxiway asphalt and shoulders, all of the taxiway lighting, signage and marking, and upgrade the associated electrical systems, including the pilot activated lighting system, for the safety of our pilots,” said Gladys Wiggins, deputy airport director.
Boise Airport in Idaho is looking to receive a similar contract from the FAA. The airport recently applied for a million-dollar grant to connect its hub to the South or Southeast regions of the United States to receive new routes in and out of the airport. It will be six to three months before officials know whether or not it has been approved. Pilot life insurance is available for those serving the industry's needs.
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