Airports

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

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China Accelerates Development of GA Airports

The number of general aviation airports in China is expected to grow rapidly through 2020.

Airports

February 1, 2018

AOPA Cancels Chicagoland Airport Complaint

The pilot organization signaled satisfaction in improvements in fees for transient aircraft and lower fuel costs at the airport

Airports

February 1, 2018

U.S. Airline Execs Defend Capacity-addition Plans

Increases focus on leveraging existing assets, not grabbing market share.

Airlines

January 31, 2018

Florida Airport Completes Runway Safety Upgrade

Boca Raton Airport has completed the installation of EMAS at both ends of its runway.

Airports

January 25, 2018

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Maine Airport Now Using 100% Recycled Deicing Fluid

Portland International Jetport is the first in the nation to make the switch to the Type I fluid supplied by partner Inland Technologies.

Airports

January 22, 2018

Air BP Arrives in Iceland

The move expands the fuel provider's Nordic footprint, adding to its locations in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Airports

January 16, 2018

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Santa Monica Airport Shortens Runway Ahead of Planned Closure in 2028

Airports

January 10, 2018

Minneapolis-area Airport To See New Bizav Development

The start of hangar complex at St. Paul Downtown Airport will mark the first private development there in more than a decade.

Airports

January 8, 2018

Letter to Airmen Details Revised Aspen 'Wrap' Procedure

The procedures, in use for years, were reviewed by the FAA last year to ensure they met the agency's latest regulations and guidance.

Airports

January 4, 2018

SMO Reopens with New ATC Procedures

Santa Monica Mayor declared the reopening with a shorter runway a great day for the city.

Airports

January 3, 2018

Pilot Continues Fight for Jet Ops at LNA

In his Part 16 complaint, Errol Forman urges the FAA to find Palm Beach County in violation of grant assurance agreements.

Airports

January 2, 2018

Sacramento McClellan Airport Sold To Private Entity

Sacramento County has finalized the sale of the airport to a local business consortium.

Airports

January 2, 2018

NBAA: Tell Us About Your SMO Noise Violations

Under the new runway configuration, the noise monitors are 735 feet closer to the beginning of the takeoff roll, increasing the risk of noise violations.

Airports

December 21, 2017

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.

Airports

December 19, 2017

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.

Airports

December 19, 2017

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.

Airports

December 19, 2017

Final Work Under Way for Runway Shortening at SMO

The city denied requests for credits on leases for the 10-day down period.

Airports

December 18, 2017

Bag Stolen from Taxiing VistaJet CL650 at Lagos

Aircraft was reportedly taxiing to customs and immigration when crew bag was stolen. It later went to EAN Aviation’s FBO.

Airports

December 18, 2017

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.

Airports

December 11, 2017

China's Wuhan To Receive Second Genav Airport

Caidian General Aviation Airport is expected to be operational by 2019, joining Hannan General Aviation Airport which debuted this fall.

Airports

December 11, 2017