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

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More Florida Airports Back Online

Just two days after Hurricane Irma blanketed the state, the list of closed airports continues to dwindle.
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Florida Airports and FBOs Slowly Shake Off Irma's Effects

With widespread power outages in the state, it may be days or weeks until services are fullly restored
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Irma Wreaks Havoc, But Many Caribbean Airports Rebound

While some airports may take weeks to resume operations, some in the area skirted Irma's wrath.
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Business Aviation Braces for Hurricane Irma

Three business aviation aircraft manufacturers—Gulfstream, Embraer and Piper—have production plants and other major facilities along the storm path.
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Taos Gets New 8,600-foot Runway

The dedication was the culmination of a two-decade effort.
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AOPA, GAMA Weigh In on SMO Case

The FAA has asked for an extension until late October to respond.
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Insurance Firm Off the Hook Paying for Airport Defense

Because of alleged illegal actions, the insurance company claimed it was not liable for damages or payment to defend the airport.
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Harvey Closes Texas Airports, Could Spike Jet-A Prices

The FAA also issued a strong warning to drone operators to keep their aircraft on the ground during rescue and recovery operations.
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Thinking Outside of the Chocks

Alphachocks inventors has devised a simpler, more sensibile aircraft wheel chocking system.
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Jackson Hole Airport To Delay RFP for Second FBO

Facing limited space left to develop, the Wyoming airport authority is pondering the purchase of its lone service provider to satisfy FAA rules.
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Proair Serving Brazilian Airports

Proair is present at around 30 airports throughout Brazil, brining its ISGAO-accredited brand of airport services
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NBAA Cites FAA Disregard of Law in SMO Court Battle

NBAA joined five other stakeholders in calling on the courts to vacate the January 28 settlement agreement between the FAA and Santa Monica.
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Jackson Hole Airport Full for Solar Eclipse

The airport says it cannot accommodate any more private aircraft looking for the best spot to view the August 21 total eclipse.
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Santa Monica Firms Contract for Shorter SMO Runway

The work is to be completed by the early December, in time for new FAA charts.
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FBOs are Jewels in Sorocaba's Crown

Two FBOs at Brazil's Sorocaba Airport provide traditional services for business jets visiting the São Paolo area.
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Capacity Increases at Brazil's Airports

Despite a temporary slowdown in growth, the nation is investing in infrastructure for when the economy improves.
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São Paulo Privatizes Five GA Airports

The contract covers airport improvements.
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NBAA: Solar Eclipse Could Affect Some Bizav Ops

NBAA uggests that pilots check Notams for possible TFRs and other events that could affect planned flights around August 21.
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Court Nullifies HTO Curfews and Noise Restrictions

Plaintiffs had argued that the federal Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 applies to all public-use U.S. airports.
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Cuyahoga County Airport To Reopen after Runway Project

The $9 million resurfacing project began in June on the airport's lone 5,100 foot runway.
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Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth

Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity
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U.S. Ends Laptop Ban with Riyadh Exemption

“Enhanced” security protocols now in place at 10 formerly affected airports
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HPN Privatization RFP Deadline Extended

Westchester County expects to have a decision on the matter by September.
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Scottsdale Begins $27M Biz Center, Hangar Project

Project at Scottsdale Airport to include large bizjet hangar space.
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Teterboro Reiterates Heavy Aircraft Permission Procedures

TEB now receives about 50 requests for heavy aircraft landings per year, up from about a dozen a few years ago.
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AIN Blog: Flying Gulfstream's Flagship from the Nation's Capital

The Gulfstream G650ER makes this trip a treat, but accessing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is no joy ride.
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Control Towers' Days Might Be Numbered

Fewer physical control towers will be built on airports as 360-degree HD imagery can be fed back to controllers wherever they are.
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FAA Gives Third Warning to Palm Beach on LNA Jet Ban

The FAA has set an August 7 deadline for Palm Beach County to alter its restrictions on jet aircraft at LNA.
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U.S. Opts for 'Enhanced' Security over Expanding Laptop Ban

New measures affect 280 airports in 105 countries
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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for HTO Restrictions

NBAA called the Supreme Court decision a "resounding victory for public-use airports nationwide."