AirFAIR Act

Overview: HR 5502, AirFAIR Act, Introduced in House, introduced September 18, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The AirFAIR Act aims to establish a federal program to provide financial assistance to airports for the implementation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure and production facilities. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of SAF, which can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry.

Key Provisions:
- Creates a new grant program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support airport SAF projects
- Provides funding for the construction, expansion, or upgrade of SAF production plants and storage/distribution infrastructure at airports
- Requires the FAA to develop technical and operational standards for SAF use at airports
- Establishes a SAF research and development program to further improve the sustainability and scalability of these fuels

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily benefit commercial airports, airlines, and the broader aviation industry by facilitating the increased use of sustainable aviation fuels. Consumers may also benefit from the reduced environmental impact of air travel. The legislation could spur innovation and investment in the SAF sector.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The AirFAIR Act has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action. If enacted, the FAA would be required to implement the new grant program and related provisions within 18 months of the bill's passage.