Future of Aviation Act

HR 4126, the Future of Aviation Act, requires public-use airports to assess their current and future electrical power needs - including heating/cooling, ground vehicles, gate electrification, and electric aircraft charging - and develop plans to meet those demands. It provides reimbursement for airports conducting these assessments and offers grants to fund energy efficiency upgrades or infrastructure projects based on the assessments. The bill also establishes a 5-year pilot program at up to 10 airports to support electric aircraft charging infrastructure, including equipment acquisition and utility upgrades. This bill directly affects airport sponsors (like local governments or authorities managing public airports) by mandating planning and providing funding for energy infrastructure improvements.