Airports

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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Gulf Coast Airports Recover after Gustav’s Visit

Temporary flight restrictions remain in place around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) and parts of Sout

FBOs

September 2, 2008

City Brief Says FAA Wrong about SMO Limits

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., expects that the next step in its ongoing battle over runway restrictions at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) will be oral argu

Airports

September 2, 2008

NATA Miffed at FAA over Landing Performance ARC

In a letter sent on Wednesday to FAA Flight Standards Service director James Ballough, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) conveyed its conc

Safety

September 2, 2008

Authors: GA to blame for airport congestion

“Business jets pose a serious problem for the future of the aviation system,” writes George Donohue in Terminal Chaos: Why U.S.

Regulations and Government

August 29, 2008

Videos

California Urges FAA To Bar SMO Jets

The California state legislature has passed a bill that asks the FAA to abide by the city of Santa Monica’s attempt to bar certain jets from using Santa Mo

Airports

August 29, 2008

RAA criticizes plans for DOT slot auctions

The DOT’s plan to auction a single round-trip slot at Newark Liberty International Airport on September 3 sets a perilous precedent U.S.

Regulations and Government

August 29, 2008

Lyon airport expands capacity

France’s second-city airport is growing at a fast pace, building on Air France’s “euro-regional” hub.

Airports

August 29, 2008

NBAA, NATA Lament Reduction in LGA Slots

In response to the FAA’s decision last week to reduce the number of hourly slots availa

Regulations and Government

August 26, 2008

New airport planned for Japan

In late 2005, Japan should have a new airport with facilities available for business aviation.

Airports

August 12, 2008

California Legislature Reignites SMO Ban Controversy

The California state legislature added to the debate about the safety of large jet operations at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) by passing a bill that asks the

Airports

August 12, 2008

Kai Tak Airport

Though the former Hong Kong International Airport–Kai Tak–closed on July 5, 1998, its passenger terminal, control tower and hangars remain in ad hoc use, r

Airports

August 11, 2008

Touching Bases: L.A. sues charter operator over VNY noise

The Los Angeles board of airport commissioners, the agency that oversees several airports in the metropolitan area, announced last month it was suing chart

Charter & Fractional

August 5, 2008

Harrods' terminal opens at London Luton

London-area FBO chain Harrods Aviation has opened its new 8,000-sq-ft facility at London’s Luton Airport.

Airports

August 5, 2008

Battle lines drawn in weight-bearing conflict

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is making a highly public issue of battling the FAA’s proposed policy on defining airport weight-bearing capa

Airports

August 5, 2008

Daley wins, Meigs fades to a memory

With the final demolition dust settling over what used to be Meigs Field, the question now becomes, “What would keep this from happening elsewhere in the f

Airports

August 5, 2008

Anti-noise program for Witham Field under review

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Florida’s Witham Field and is expected either to approve or disapprove the program by next

Airports

August 5, 2008

Salina Airport parallel runway opens

A 4,300-ft VFR parallel runway–built with local funds–opened last month at Salina Airport in Kansas.

Airports

August 4, 2008

Oxford Airport's virtual runway extension OK'd

The UK’s Oxford Airport has been approved to increase its licensed runway length by 10 percent to 4,327 feet.

Airports

August 4, 2008

Los Angeles floats plan to save El Toro Airport

Chances of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Orange County, Calif., becoming a vital part of the National Airspace System–seemingly killed by

Airports

August 4, 2008

Chicago to proceed with Meigs Field demolition

The Chicago Park District board of directors has voted unanimously to proceed with demolition of Chicago Meigs Field.

Airports

July 31, 2008

Airports

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Latest

Gulf Coast Airports Recover after Gustav’s Visit

Temporary flight restrictions remain in place around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) and parts of Sout

City Brief Says FAA Wrong about SMO Limits

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., expects that the next step in its ongoing battle over runway restrictions at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) will be oral argu

NATA Miffed at FAA over Landing Performance ARC

In a letter sent on Wednesday to FAA Flight Standards Service director James Ballough, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) conveyed its conc

Authors: GA to blame for airport congestion

“Business jets pose a serious problem for the future of the aviation system,” writes George Donohue in Terminal Chaos: Why U.S.

Videos

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California Urges FAA To Bar SMO Jets

The California state legislature has passed a bill that asks the FAA to abide by the city of Santa Monica’s attempt to bar certain jets from using Santa Mo

RAA criticizes plans for DOT slot auctions

The DOT’s plan to auction a single round-trip slot at Newark Liberty International Airport on September 3 sets a perilous precedent U.S.

Lyon airport expands capacity

France’s second-city airport is growing at a fast pace, building on Air France’s “euro-regional” hub.

NBAA, NATA Lament Reduction in LGA Slots

In response to the FAA’s decision last week to reduce the number of hourly slots availa

New airport planned for Japan

In late 2005, Japan should have a new airport with facilities available for business aviation.

California Legislature Reignites SMO Ban Controversy

The California state legislature added to the debate about the safety of large jet operations at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) by passing a bill that asks the

Kai Tak Airport

Though the former Hong Kong International Airport–Kai Tak–closed on July 5, 1998, its passenger terminal, control tower and hangars remain in ad hoc use, r

Touching Bases: L.A. sues charter operator over VNY noise

The Los Angeles board of airport commissioners, the agency that oversees several airports in the metropolitan area, announced last month it was suing chart

Harrods' terminal opens at London Luton

London-area FBO chain Harrods Aviation has opened its new 8,000-sq-ft facility at London’s Luton Airport.

Battle lines drawn in weight-bearing conflict

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is making a highly public issue of battling the FAA’s proposed policy on defining airport weight-bearing capa

Daley wins, Meigs fades to a memory

With the final demolition dust settling over what used to be Meigs Field, the question now becomes, “What would keep this from happening elsewhere in the f

Anti-noise program for Witham Field under review

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Florida’s Witham Field and is expected either to approve or disapprove the program by next

Salina Airport parallel runway opens

A 4,300-ft VFR parallel runway–built with local funds–opened last month at Salina Airport in Kansas.

Oxford Airport's virtual runway extension OK'd

The UK’s Oxford Airport has been approved to increase its licensed runway length by 10 percent to 4,327 feet.

Los Angeles floats plan to save El Toro Airport

Chances of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station in Orange County, Calif., becoming a vital part of the National Airspace System–seemingly killed by

Chicago to proceed with Meigs Field demolition

The Chicago Park District board of directors has voted unanimously to proceed with demolition of Chicago Meigs Field.

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