Philly Airport Gets $27.5M Boost from Infrastructure Law

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Philadelphia International Airport Secures $27.5 Million in Federal Funding

U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Congressman Dwight Evans, Congressman Brendan Boyle, and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, announced a substantial $27.5 million federal investment for Philadelphia International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Airport Terminal Program, funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Senator Casey emphasized the importance of this investment in modernizing the airport's HVAC and electrical systems in Terminals D and E, boosting Southeastern Pennsylvania’s economy. He stated, “Philadelphia International Airport is a crucial transportation and economic gateway.”

Senator Fetterman said, “This $27.5 million ensures that Philadelphia remains a world-class city with efficient infrastructure, keeping Philly competitive and connected.”

Congressman Evans celebrated the funding, noting previous investments under the Biden-Harris administration's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, benefiting travelers and the local economy.

Congresswoman Scanlon shared her pride in winning these competitive grants, emphasizing the job creation and economic boost from modernizing the airport.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recognized the $27.5 million Federal Aviation Administration grant as a significant advancement for Philadelphia, praising the collaboration of federal partners. The funding, part of a cumulative $374,545,577 federal investment since 2021, will enhance HVAC and energy efficiency in Terminals D & E.

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