The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $450,000 to the Atlantic City International Airport for the purchase of a new fire truck for the airport's fire department.
The funding was available through the administration's Airport Improvement Program. Eligible projects include those improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns.
"From upgrading the terminal to acquiring a new life-saving emergency response vehicle, investments made now at ACY helps strengthens our appeal to attract additional passengers and air service to South Jersey," said U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2, chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee; in an release.
Over the years, LoBiondo has helped secure more than $55 million in funding for various projects at the Airport over the last decade.
"Congressman LoBiondo continues to deliver much needed funding, not only to ACY, but for its fire department which is responsible for critical aircraft rescue and firefighting," said Tim Kroll, Deputy Airport Director.