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

Airports

China Airport Plans Provide Possibilities for Bizav

China is set to add 25 to 30 new airports a year for some time to come, said NBAA chief Ed Bolen.
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China’s Business Aviation Industry Gets Backing from Leaders

Senior CAAC officials cites need to foster development of business and general aviation.
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Airport Leaders Call for Alternative to U.S., UK Electronics Bans

Question why proposals put forth by Ataturk International Airport for technological solutions have fallen on deaf ears
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London City Jet Center Reveals Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
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HKBAC Sees Many Improvements at HKIA

A year ago HKBAC was at the end of its tether trying to accommodate the huge demand from bizav at congested Chep Lap Kok.
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ADS-B at Kuala Lumpur To Boost Landings, FIR Restructuring

New ATC center scheduled for completion in third quarter of 2019
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County Issues RFP for HPN Privatization

After an initial proposal offered to one firm without competition was defeated, bidding on the bizav hub is now open.
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NATA Challenges AOPA's Call for FBO Regulation

The response comes after an article in AOPA Pilot, which targeted FBOs in general for not providing free access at publicly funded airports.
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London Biggin Hill Launches Major Construction Program

With an influx of nearly $19 million in financing, the airport plans to increase hangar, office and ramp space as well as add a luxury hotel onsite.
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Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson

Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
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FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
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Electronics Ban Raises Questions at European Commission

EC calls for security coordination meeting in Brussels
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London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
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American Flyers Closing Santa Monica Flight School

The flight academy is leaving southern California but still has bases in New York, Florida, Texas and Arizona.
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Lawmaker Seeks FAA Explanation for SMO Settlement

Rep. Ralph Abraham wants to know why the FAA agreed to allow Santa Monica to close its long-embattled airport in 2028.
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London Biggin Hill Eyes New Traffic with Extended Hours

The extended hours are part of a larger growth plan, that includes a new hotel and training college, to lure traffic.
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Signature Files Part 16 Action over SNA FBO Decision

Despite finishing as the top scorer in the county's evaluation process, Signature was shut out of the leasehold award
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NBAA-led Group Files Motion To Halt SMO Closure

Along with five other airport stakeholders, NBAA said the FAA "disregarded" key steps in settling with the city.
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General Electric Pulls Back from Boston Helipad

GE said that operating its helicopter from Signature Flight Support at Boston Logan International Airport “has been positive.”
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World Economic Forum Drives Traffic to Zurich

The annual conference once again provided a boost to local aviaiton service providers.
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NBAA Petitions Court To Review SMO Shutdown Agreement

Despite the FAA's agreement to allow Santa Monica Airport to be closed in 2028, NBAA and others are fighting to keep the airport open.
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London Oxford Offers Deal for First-time Bizjet Users

“Try and Fly” promotion waives the landing fee, halves parking fees for up to a week and offers a fuel dicsount for first-time users of the airport.
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Proposed Boston Helipad Ops Outlined

The city said it will own the helipad, not use federal funding to build it, determine who can and cannot use the pad and what the user fees will be.
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FAA Caves In to City Demand To Close Santa Monica Airport

Under an agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, the city's airport will be closed permanently at the end of 2028.
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More Details Emerge on Presidential TFR at PBI

Lanata Airport “will be the most affected” under the TFR because it is within the more restrictive 10-nm ring.
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Flights to Nigeria Face Disruption with Abuja Airport Closure

Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is due to close for at least six weeks from March 8.
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NJ Airport Offers Free Intro Flights to Local Youth

Up and Coming Monmouth County Executive (KBLM) partners with flight school on free lessons for township kids aged eight to 17.
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New Jersey’s Solberg Airport Keeps Winning in Court

Latest ruling grants legal fee reimbursement from township over unfair zoning ordinance
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Houston Hooks Airport Upgrades for the Big Game

The airport expects to post strong traffic numbers for Super Bowl LI.
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California Congressman: FAA a ‘Shill for Corporations’

Congressman Ted Lieu is siding with the city of Santa Monica in its efforts to close Santa Monica Airport.
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