Airports

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

Aircraft

Norwegian Points to Max Groundings for Traffic Dip

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has diluted passenger totals for Norwegian Air Shuttle, as well as undermined on-time performance.
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Airports

GYY Reaches 50 International Arrivals

The airport's permanent CBP facility debuted last fall, giving arriving private international flights a new Chicagoland option.
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Aircraft

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.
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PANYNJ Ponders ACY Buy

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering adding another airport to its portfolio.
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Orange County Approves GA Restructuring at SNA

The unanimously accepted plan will reduce FBO acreage and put restrictions on where mid and large cabin private jets can park.
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FDoT: GA Airports Generated $18.5 Billion in 2017

The study from the Florida Department of Transportation showed the state's 129 public airports generated $175 billion in economic impact for the year.
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VNY Recognizes GA Firms For Noise Abatement

The Friendly Flyer Award was handed out to 36 companies at Van Nuys Airport, while eight others also received Legacy awards.
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Sweden Makes a Sustainability Leap

Braathens Regional and ATR collaborated on a SAF-powered ‘perfect flight’ that produced significantly lower CO2 emissions.
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Bengaluru Airport on Expansion Spree

A $2 billion expansion in the “Silicon Valley” of India includes a new terminal and runway for Bengaluru Airport.
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House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $267 million increase in the FAA budget for a total of $17.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2020.
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Santa Monica To Begin Destruction of Excess Runway

The move would ensure the runway at SMO permanently remains at 3,500 feet and is a step toward permanent closure of the airport in 2028.
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Jersey’s Tower Backed by Remote Tower System

Frequentis technology was employed in Jersey Airport's new contingency remote tower system.
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Airports

China Tests High-altitude Airports, Short-distance Flights

The tests involved a Beechcraft King Air 350 flying from high-altitude airports in China.
Aircraft

With Cert In Hand, Saab Unit Expanding Digital ATC

The Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions RTC Sundsvall control center will add remotely controlled towers at at two more Swedish airports.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Sees Sustained Traffic Levels

TAG Farnborough Airport hosted a sustainable jet fuel event just before EBACE involving several manufacturers and flights to Geneva.
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Airports

London Oxford Continues To Grow

London Oxford Airport is improving its infrastructure to handle future growth.
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Airlines

Braathens Regional Looking to Expand ATR Fleet, Drops A220s

The Sweden-based regional airline targets CO2-free flight operations by 2030.
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Airlines

China’s ‘Big Three’ Get Set To Do Battle at Daxing International

A change of CAAC policy allows Air China to gain a foothold at both Beijing Airports.
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Airports

Catalina Island Airport Reopens with New Runway

The three-month project was viewed by the U.S. military as a training project for constructing runways in remote and difficult areas.
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Dallas Metroplex Airport Adds New Community Hangar

The new hangar is the first phase of a $16 million development project at the Dallas Metroplex airport, which also includes a new FBO terminal.
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Avfuel Adds Texas Airport to Branded Dealer Network

Houston-area Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is the latest to join the fuel supplier's family.
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Task Force Launched To Combat UAS Airport Risks

Task force aims to develop UAS mitigation strategy at airports, other high-profile facilities
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VNY Taxiway Rehab Hits First Milestone

The Van Nuys project will enhance safety and longevity of Taxiway B.
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Earthquake Damages Philippines Airport

MetroJet said its MRO facility at Clark appears to have only suffered minor damage.
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AsBAA Signs New MOU With JBAA

Aware that the Rugby World Cup and 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Japan are looming, AsBAA has renewed its MoU with the JBAA.
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Japan Business Aviation Grows Amid Welcoming Atmosphere

Airports in Japan are being encouraged to open the door to more business aircraft travelers.
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Airport Access Continues as Key Asia-Pacific Issue

The panel session at the ABACE show highlighted issues affecting business aircraft travel to Asia-Pacific airports.
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HKBAC: Bizav Slot Trial Extended into 2020

According to Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre, slot headaches are easing with six new daily guaranteed business aviation slots at Hong Kong's airport.
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Judge Agrees To Hear BEH Argument over FBO Agreement

A federal judge denied Boston Executive Helicopters' motion to reschedule a trial against a city, but will hear arguments over an out-of-court settlement.
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China’s Daxing International On Track for September Opening

Developers expect to finish construction of the so-called mega-airport’s passenger terminal this month.