Airports

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

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WEF traffic portends capacity woes

The World Economic Forum (WEF), held every year in January at the alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, attracts an impressive number of high-ranking politi

Airports

March 7, 2007

Super Bowl TFR kept traffic moving at Miami-area airports

The last time the Super Bowl was held in Miami, in 1999, the concept of regular temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) was yet to be revealed to the aviation

Airports

March 7, 2007

Chicago O’Hare Slot Program Extended Again

The FAA on Friday published an order extending through April 1, 2006, a flight-reduction program at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, including slot re

Airports

February 12, 2007

Proposed reliever faces resistance

The FAA has determined that a proposed privately funded business aviation airport west of Houston is “objectionable” because it would create overlapping tr

Airports

February 7, 2007

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Coalition presses EPA on fuel-spill issue

Future EPA spill-containment requirements for airport fuel trucks remains an ambiguous subject.

Airports

February 7, 2007

TSA reopens 'DC-3' airports to transient traffic

General aviation was heartened somewhat last month when the federal government reopened the “DC-3” airports to limited “transient” traffic. NBAA app

Airports

February 5, 2007

Learjet 45 Approved for London City

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,

Aircraft

February 5, 2007

Future of Berlin Tempelhof Still Highly Uncertain

Operators at Berlin Tempelhof airport last month challenged a local court recommendation that offered only to postpone closure of the downtown airport by a

Airports

February 2, 2007

Accident spurs town to chip in for tree removal

The FAA and the state of Connecticut were willing to pay 97 percent of the $4.5 million price tag to have trees removed from around Danbury Municipal Airpo

Regulations and Government

February 2, 2007

SME gets runway stretch and new approach

The runway at Somerset-Pulaski County Airport (SME), Ky., has been extended by 400 feet to 6,000 feet and a new localizer approach has been added.

Airports

February 2, 2007

Chicago makes plans for Meigs property

On the first Saturday in February, despite record warmth, only two bicyclists and a Chicago police car took to the sloshy paths at what used to be Meigs Fi

Airports

February 2, 2007

AG clearing still available in Lanai, Hawaii

Last November the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture ruled it would no longer clear incoming aircraft on the Island of Lanai.

ATC

February 2, 2007

GA terminal at Raleigh-Durham now complete

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), N.C., held a dedication ceremony on December 17 (the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight) for its

FBOs

February 2, 2007

Advice for using customs at TEB

International operators arriving at Teterboro Airport (TEB), N.J., are urged to choose the customs clearance facility closest to their final ground destina

Regulations and Government

February 2, 2007

Construction near Oxford causes concerns

Contrary to FAA-recommended national standards, a housing contractor was successful in changing zoning regulations in Oxford, Conn., and will be allowed to

Airports

February 2, 2007

Runway at HEF returned to limited service

Runway 16L/34R (5,700- by 100 feet) has been returned to limited service at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in Virginia.

Airports

February 2, 2007

Noise-abatement Plan for Lincoln, Neb., Reviewed

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Lincoln Airport, Neb., and is expected to issue its findings no later than June 4.

Airports

February 1, 2007

Jet Aviation Wins Startup Award

Jet Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport recently became the first company to be named by the Bromley Borough Chamber of Commerce as one of the best star

FBOs

February 1, 2007

Jackson Hole Airport advances Stage 2 ban

When Congress passed the FAA reauthorization bill late last year, it opened the path for the Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Airports

February 1, 2007

Hush kit not under scrutiny in GIII crash, says NTSB

Word was circulating last month that the weight of the Quiet Technology hush kit fitted to the Gulfstream III that crashed on November 22 while landing at

Airports

February 1, 2007

Airports

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

Latest

WEF traffic portends capacity woes

The World Economic Forum (WEF), held every year in January at the alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, attracts an impressive number of high-ranking politi

Super Bowl TFR kept traffic moving at Miami-area airports

The last time the Super Bowl was held in Miami, in 1999, the concept of regular temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) was yet to be revealed to the aviation

Chicago O’Hare Slot Program Extended Again

The FAA on Friday published an order extending through April 1, 2006, a flight-reduction program at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, including slot re

Proposed reliever faces resistance

The FAA has determined that a proposed privately funded business aviation airport west of Houston is “objectionable” because it would create overlapping tr

Videos

More Articles

Coalition presses EPA on fuel-spill issue

Future EPA spill-containment requirements for airport fuel trucks remains an ambiguous subject.

TSA reopens 'DC-3' airports to transient traffic

General aviation was heartened somewhat last month when the federal government reopened the “DC-3” airports to limited “transient” traffic. NBAA app

Learjet 45 Approved for London City

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,

Future of Berlin Tempelhof Still Highly Uncertain

Operators at Berlin Tempelhof airport last month challenged a local court recommendation that offered only to postpone closure of the downtown airport by a

Accident spurs town to chip in for tree removal

The FAA and the state of Connecticut were willing to pay 97 percent of the $4.5 million price tag to have trees removed from around Danbury Municipal Airpo

SME gets runway stretch and new approach

The runway at Somerset-Pulaski County Airport (SME), Ky., has been extended by 400 feet to 6,000 feet and a new localizer approach has been added.

Chicago makes plans for Meigs property

On the first Saturday in February, despite record warmth, only two bicyclists and a Chicago police car took to the sloshy paths at what used to be Meigs Fi

AG clearing still available in Lanai, Hawaii

Last November the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture ruled it would no longer clear incoming aircraft on the Island of Lanai.

GA terminal at Raleigh-Durham now complete

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), N.C., held a dedication ceremony on December 17 (the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight) for its

Advice for using customs at TEB

International operators arriving at Teterboro Airport (TEB), N.J., are urged to choose the customs clearance facility closest to their final ground destina

Construction near Oxford causes concerns

Contrary to FAA-recommended national standards, a housing contractor was successful in changing zoning regulations in Oxford, Conn., and will be allowed to

Runway at HEF returned to limited service

Runway 16L/34R (5,700- by 100 feet) has been returned to limited service at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in Virginia.

Noise-abatement Plan for Lincoln, Neb., Reviewed

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Lincoln Airport, Neb., and is expected to issue its findings no later than June 4.

Jet Aviation Wins Startup Award

Jet Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport recently became the first company to be named by the Bromley Borough Chamber of Commerce as one of the best star

Jackson Hole Airport advances Stage 2 ban

When Congress passed the FAA reauthorization bill late last year, it opened the path for the Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Hush kit not under scrutiny in GIII crash, says NTSB

Word was circulating last month that the weight of the Quiet Technology hush kit fitted to the Gulfstream III that crashed on November 22 while landing at

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