Washington, DC (Friday, May 14, 2010) Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) agreed to between the Federal Aviation Administration and Dallas Love Field that will provide the airport with $56.3 million for needed improvements.

Projects that are to be completed with the LOI funds include the construction of a new aircraft apron, a hydrant fuel distribution system and associated improvements that are components of the Love Field Modernization Program.  The new apron will replace existing pavement and its configuration will provide the necessary capacity to accommodate the planned new terminal building.

“I am pleased that this Letter of Intent has been executed,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “These funds will bring needed safety improvements, efficiencies and modernization to Love Field, and, thereby enhance airport for both passengers and those who work there.”

The $56.3 million will be distributed in varied increments over a seven year span.


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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.