Demystifying FAA AIP Requirements: Qualifications-Based Selection and Sponsor Certifications

The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is vital to U.S. airport development, providing federal grants to enhance safety, capacity, and efficiency at public-use airports. However, procuring architectural, engineering, and planning (A/E) services can be challenging—especially for small communities, where airport management competes with other duties such as water systems and public health. Central to AIP […]