The Big Picture: Planning Airport Development After the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

As Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding reshapes U.S. airports, the next challenge is building a long-term development strategy that lasts after the money runs out.

By Joe Petrie

Joe Petrie

Jan. 25, 2026

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law unlocked unprecedented investment in airport infrastructure—but that funding window won’t stay open forever. In this Big Picture episode, we examine why airports must shift from grant-driven projects to long-range, flexible development planning that supports resilience, technology adoption, and sustainable growth well beyond the BIL era.

About the Author

Joe Petrie

Editor & Chief

Joe Petrie is the Editorial Director for the Endeavor Aviation Group.

Joe has spent the past 20 years writing about the most cutting-edge topics related to transportation and policy in a variety of sectors with an emphasis on transportation issues for the past 15 years.

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