Aeronautics
On Wednesday President Trump announced that Reno-Stead Airport is getting $4.8 million in grants to help improve the taxiway and aircraft apron reconstruction.
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Dept. of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that the FAA will award $840 million in grants to upgrade airport infrastructure across the country, including 10 Nevada airports.
The Silver Springs Regional Airport will soon see improvements and expansion. This comes after the Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved the airport's master plan back in April.
Aviation
Senator Harry Reid’s office has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is helping improve and modernize some of Nevada’s airports with $5.4 million in grants.
Officials say a small helicopter crashed along the north taxiway at the Carson Airport around 2 on Saturday afternoon.