Airports
Santa Monica Forced To Delay FBO Eviction Proceedings
A preliminary hearing is set for December 1.
The city of Santa Monica is moving forward with plans to take over FBO duties at the airport. (Photo: Matt Thurber)
The city of Santa Monica is moving forward with plans to take over FBO duties at the airport. (Photo: Matt Thurber)

In the ongoing dispute over Santa Monica Airport (SMO), the city of Santa Monica, Calif., said it has been ordered “not to seek an expedited trial on [FBO] eviction proceedings prior to [a December 1 court date].” Last Friday, the city filed unlawful detainer lawsuits against the two FBOs at SMO, American Flyers and Atlantic Aviation, in an attempt to force them to abide by 30-day eviction notices filed on September 15, and taking effect on October 15. The city has indicated that it would take over running FBO services at the airport.