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ATC Disruptions Grow Amid Positive Covid-19 Tests

The FAA has now had to close towers in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas after positive tests were found among technicians.

Nashville GA Airport To Reopen After Tornado

The March 3 tornado caused $93 million in infrastructure damage to John C. Tune Airport in west Nashville.

Airports Call for Globally Coordinated Slot Use Waivers

ACI World is asking airlines to implement “more realistic flight schedules” as it concedes the need for slot-use waivers.

VNY Completes Major Taxiway Rehab Project

California's Van Nuys Airport has concluded a $29 million, 14-month rehabilitation project on its Taxiway B. A similar effort on Taxiway A will start soon.

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EC Proposes Four-month Suspension of Slot Rule

Brussels is granting the temporary suspension until June 30 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots.

FAA Waives U.S. Airport Slot Usage Rules

Airlines may now cancel flights at congested airports in the U.S. without risking the loss of slot rights.

European Commission Pledges Relief from 80/20 Slot Obligation

Brussels believes the Covid-19 outbreak’s “major” effect on traffic warrants a relaxation of the EU slot rule.

European Slot Coordinators Support Leniency of Slot Rules

The slot coordinators’ position follows airlines’ calls to temporary suspend the 80/20 use-it-or-lose-it rule in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Wichita Airport Begins $21.8M Runway Rehab Project

The project also calls for re-designation of Wichita Eisenhower National Airport's three runways because of magnetic declination.

Nashville Airport Hammered by Tornado

John C. Tune Airport, Nashville's dedicated GA gateway, suffered extensive damage after a powerful overnight tornado ripped through the heart of Tennessee.

Skyportz, Arup Advance Plans for eVTOL Infrastructure

Property developers In Australia are being encouraged to build rooftop landing sites that will be ready to receive eVTOL aircraft when these are approved.

February 27, 2020

Oman Launches 'National Aviation Strategy 2030'

OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade

February 27, 2020

Heathrow's Third Runway Ruled Illegal over Climate Change

The UK’s busiest airport maintains the third runway is essential to boost the country’s global connectivity post-Brexit.

February 27, 2020

Wichita Airport Lawsuit Alleges Fraud, Conspiracy

Midwest Corporate Aviation's lawsuit alleges city and airport officials were in "secret" discussions for a second FBO at the airport.

February 24, 2020

Michigan Airport Exec Sentenced on Fraud Conviction

A former Michigan airport executive has received a lengthy prison term for his role in a multi-year fraud scheme.

February 19, 2020

VFS, CAMI Hold Urban Air Mobility Infrastructure Workshops

The Vertical Flight Society's workshop on urban air mobility infrastructure will feature FAA leaders, plus engineering, planning and architectural experts.

February 17, 2020

Indiana Genav Airport Plans for Runway Relocation

Indiana's Freeman Municipal Airport is set to begin a project that will alter one of its runways and add 500 feet in the process.

February 12, 2020

Mitre, Singapore Plan for Future Capacity, Safety

Mitre is collaborating with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on airport and airspace capacity, as well as regional safety collaboration.

February 9, 2020

Pilatus PC-24 Clinches Rough Field Certification

Pilatus has obtained rough field certification for its PC-24, allowing the twinjet to take off and land on grass, wet earth, dry sand, gravel, and snow.

February 7, 2020

FMS Constraints Preempt Citation's TEB Approach

A pilot flying a Cessna Citation 560 to Teterboro Airport had to divert to Westchester County Airport due to flight management system limitations.

January 24, 2020

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