Portland airport to get $6.8M for deicing
The Portland International Jetport will receive nearly $6.8 million in federal funds to expand its central deicing area.
The U.S. Department of Transportation award, announced in a news release Thursday from U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, will allow the jetport to deice planes concurrently on three aprons. There will also be an apron for aircraft remaining overnight.
“This investment will help the Jetport’s infrastructure keep pace with the significant passenger growth it has experienced in recent years and ensure that the airport continues to provide safe, efficient service to Mainers and visitors to our state,” said Collins, who chairs the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee.
More than 2.13 million passengers used the Portland International Jetport in 2018, making it the all-time busiest year in the jetport’s history.
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