Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987

The document outlines key amendments and requirements related to airport safety and capacity expansion. The Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987 increases authorization for appropriations from $6.327 billion in 1987 to $11.625 billion in 1990, establishing a special rule for Hawaii. Essential air service is defined, and guidelines are established for compensation under this service. Funding is provided for studies on airport system planning, aircraft design, and loran-C master transmitters synchronization. The Federal Aviation Administration is also authorized to grant releases from certain terms related to specific airports.