U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday called on Congress to award another $19 billion to overhaul the aging U.S. air traffic control system after lawmakers approved an initial $12.5 billion over five years in funding.

Shares of Joby Aviation ( JOBY 9.34%) were flying high Tuesday, soaring as much as 10.3%. As of 3:12 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 9.1%. The catalyst that sent the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft specialist higher was an announcement that the company is expanding its manufacturing capacity.

The eVTOL maker has already delivered its first air taxi to the United Arab Emirates, with plans to launch service in the region next year.

Manassas Regional Airport is one of six Virginia airports receiving new federal funding to support infrastructure improvements.

After numerous delays, lawmakers have released five more annual appropriations bills ready for markup in Appropriations subcommittees over the next few days. The most recent rash of bills, released Monday and Tuesday,

The news comes as the electric air taxi company looks to expand its test flight program in the UAE. Archer’s Midnight aircraft began test flights in Abu Dhabi on July 2.

The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford, a former airline executive, as the next head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday. The vote was largely along party lines, with just one Democrat, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, favoring his nomination.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a new leader at the Federal Aviation Administration. Lawmakers on Wednesday confirmed Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator in a 53-43 vote.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction over counties in Texas Hill Country where search operations are taking place following the July 4 catastrophic floods. The notice prohibits unauthorized aircraft and drones from operating in the area,

A proposal to remerge International Airport back into a city department could mean having to go through a recertification process with the Federal Aviation Administration, said a Grand Forks-based aviation consultant.