Airports

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

Airports

Perth Adds Surface Movement Radar

The new radar allows controllers to see and prevent conflicts between aircraft and vehicles on runways and taxiways.
Airports

Castle & Cooke Ready for Customs To Land at Van Nuys

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) services will be available at California’s Van Nuys Airport by July.
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Tokyo’s Airports Get First Bizav Hangars

Haneda and Narita have added hangars for private use ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
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Houston-area Airport Lengthens Runway

The runway at Lone Star Executive Airport is now 7,500 feet.
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ArincDirect Adds Services and ICG eRouter

Rockwell Collins partners with International Communications Group to offer eRouter.
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Universal Aviation Adds New Services in North Africa

Five Universal Aviation employees will help customers in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat.
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Avplan Flight Activity on the Upswing

Avfuel’s Avplan Trip Support focuses on satisfying client needs, with all staffers responsible for quality control.
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New Delhi Office Supports UAS Expansion

UAS International Trip Support is tapping growing interest in business aviation in the Indian subcontinent.
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Signature Van Nuys Builds New Customs Facility

The new customs service allows international business jet arrivals to land directly at Van Nuys Airport instead of at LAX.
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London Biggin Hill Prepares for Longer Opening

With just one hurdle to go now, Biggin Hill is looking forward to longer opening hours that will be a huge boost in attracting overseas visitors.
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Judge: Town Cannot Seize Solberg Airport

“The condemnation [of the airport] was singularly initiated to secure Township control over airport operations,” ruled a judge.
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Aeropole Signs Up Three Tenants

The Payerne region is looking to attract more companies, and is establishing a spaceport there.
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NBAA Files Part 16 Complaint To Halt Hampton Restrictions

The Part 16 complaint filed with the FAA could stop East Hampton restrictions and also withhold federal transportation funds.
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KaiserAir Oakland Now a DCA Gateway Facility

KaiserAir is one of only a handful of independent FBOs in California to receive DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) qualification from the TSA.
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BOS, BED, ORH Win Clean Sweep in Snow Control

All three winners for the Northeast AAAE Balchen/Post Awards for outstanding achievement in airport snow/ice control went to MassPort airports.
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Time-based Separation Pays Off at London Heathrow

System is working better than expected and is on track to eliminate 80,000 minutes of delays at the airport in just three months.
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ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle

Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.
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FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.
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FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,
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Châteauroux Airport Vies for More Maintenance Business

This airport in central France offers MRO, freight, pilot training and fireman training.
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Utah Airport Puts Wraps on Runway Rehab Project

The airport has resumed operations after a closure of six weeks.
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Nashville Airport Runway Project Under Way

Runway expansion will make the airport accessible to most business jets.
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UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport
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Bizav Sees Little Operational Impact in Greece

Debt crisis is as of yet having limited impact on the conduct of business aviation in that country.
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N.Y. Gains New Port of Entry

International travelers can now clear customs at upstate New York’s Griffiss International Airport.
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FAA Developing Airport Structure Frangibility Standard

The agency seeks to develop a standardized test protocol for airport safety area structures.
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Philippines Looks to Public-Private Partnerships for Airports

The Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications plans to award operations and maintenance contracts for five regional airports.
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Slowing economy slows São Paulo airport projects

Various projects have ground to a halt as Brazil’s economy has hit the buffers
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NBAA Advises Good Planning is Essential for South America

Business aircraft operators have their work cut out planning trips to South America, and even then things often change at short notice!
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