The Air National Guard is expected to spend $5.1 million to bolster security at its main gate. More protection for the Air National Guard The mechanical workforce will help overcome personnel shortages for both civilian and military operators, said Howard Kyle, NARTP’s president and CEO. The project, expected to create about 25 jobs, will focus on automated lawn mowing, debris sweeping and perimeter patrol, the statement said. One of the airport’s neighbors, the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park, received funding to develop “autonomous vehicles” that would operate “on and around an airfield environment,” according to a statement from Menendez’ office. “We truly believe that once these facilities are constructed here, we're positioned for exponential growth.” Research into self-driving cars “There has been a growing trend in the cargo industry where freight forwarders are increasingly looking to smaller, less congested airports to move their products more cheaply, quickly and reliably,” Dougherty said.

The 75,000-square-foot structure could process nearly 9,000 tons of cargo each month, noted Stephen Dougherty, executive director for the airport’s operator, the South Jersey Transportation Authority. No construction schedule has been set for the $18 million terminal. The federal funds will cover costs for planning and design of a taxiway for use by a proposed cargo terminal. How old is your house? The answer may affect lead risk Cargo terminal moves toward take-off More: Bald eagle caught in Spirit Airlines engine led to fire on Atlantic City runway in 2021 Senator Bob Menendez said at an airport press conference on Monday. “On their own, each of these funding awards is a huge win,” U.S. In addition, $8.1 million will bolster security and maintenance facilities at the nearby base of the Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing. The earmarks include $3 million for initial work toward a planned cargo terminal and more than $2 million toward the development of self-driving vehicles for airport use. – An infusion of federal funds will support improvements for civilian and military aviation operations in and around Atlantic City International Airport, authorities say. Watch Video: Atlantic City fortifies to fight a rising seaĮGG HARBOR TWP.

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