Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through FY2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.

Extends funding through FY2009 for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority.

Extends through FY2009 various airport development projects, including: (1) the pilot program for passenger facility fees at nonhub airports; (2) small airport grants for airports located in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau; (3) state and local airport land use compatibility projects; (4) the authority of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to apply for an airport development grant and impose a passenger facility fee; (5) the temporary increase to 95% in the government share of certain AIP project costs; and (6) Midway Island airport development.

Extends through FY2009 Department of Transportation (DOT) insurance coverage for domestic and foreign-flag air carriers.

Extends through December 31, 2009, air carrier liability limits for injuries to passengers resulting from acts of terrorism.

Extends through FY2009 certain competitive access assurance requirements for large or medium hub airport sponsors applying for AIP grants.

Extends through FY2009 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; and (3) research, engineering, and development.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/24/2009: Presented to President.

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