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SMO Reopens with New ATC Procedures

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

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.

January 2, 2018

Sacramento McClellan Airport Sold To Private Entity

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

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.

December 21, 2017

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 18, 2017

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

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

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.

December 11, 2017

SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle

The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.

December 7, 2017

ICAO Launches Global Runway Safety Action Plan

Plan will guide the integrated activities to implement runway safety improvement and risk-reduction measures.

December 6, 2017

Universal Breaks Ground on Fifth Hangar at Toluca FBO

With the new hangar, Universal Aviation Mexico will increase its total number of hangar space to almost 170,000 sq ft.

December 6, 2017

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation

November 29, 2017

Volcanic Eruption Closes Bali Denpasar Airport

Airlines forced to cancel at least 445 flights

November 28, 2017

SMO To Close While Runway Shortening Is Completed

Once the the airport reopens on December 23, the runway will be 3,500 feet.

November 28, 2017

Surf Air Europe Moving Base from Luton to London City

UK-based FlairJet, which operates Phenom 300s for Surf Air Europe, is working on obtaining the required steep approach approvals to fly into LCY.

November 27, 2017

NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord

NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.

November 16, 2017

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.

November 16, 2017

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