Airports

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

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Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans

New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s
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Upgrade Project Completed at North Houston Airport

The work included a runway resurfacing at the busy GA airport, which sees more than a quarter million operations a year.
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Manufacturers Look to Asia as Engine of Growth

Over the next 20 years or so, all the aircraft OEMs see the Asia Pacific as a market for large numbers of aircraft–growing faster than any other region
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Flexjet Opens Private Terminal in Naples, Florida

Opening is the first of several planned Flexjet-exclusive private terminals at airports where the fractional provider experiences the greatest demand.
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China Continues with Ambitious Air Transport Growth Plans

Recent economic turmoil and the commodities crisis have not cause China to shy away from its ambitious plans to grow its airlines domestically
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Malaysia Airlines Faces Turbulent Weather

Malaysia’s national carrier has been hit by misfortune but economic factors and competition are making things even harder.
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Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans

New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s
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Airport Tenants File New Santa Monica Part 16 Complaint

The latest complaint targets the city of Santa Monica's efforts to make airport tenants want to leave the airport.
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São Paulo Business Airports Look Ahead To Better Times

Traffic has slowed in recent months, but airport operators are getting ready for the next traffic spike.
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AIN Blog: The Mother of All TFRs

Super Bowl 50 and a visit by President Obama will shut down much of the airspace in the San Francisco Bay Area to most general aviation operations.
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Santa Monica Appeals FAA's Ruling To Keep Airport Open

The FAA determination was made last December, and it requires the city of Santa Monica to keep its airport open through 2023.
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AIN Blog: Into Each Life, Some Snow Must Fall...

Just don't be travelling when it happens!
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French Riviera Airports Log Record Bizav Traffic in 2015

Growth at Cannes and Saint-Tropez Airports more than offset a slight decline in aircraft movements at Nice, said Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur.
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World Economic Forum Draws 440 Business Aircraft

Traffic was slightly down overall at the four airports that feed into the event, but still approached 1,100 movements.
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Heli-Shuttle a Hit at Biggin Hill

The London-area helicopter service has really taken off over the past year
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WingX: Bizav Traffic in Davos To Double During 2016 WEF

During the 2015 World Economic Forum, from January 20 to 24, a total of 1,174 movements were recorded at four nearby airports.
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AsBAA Praises New Bizav Customs Port at Zhuhai Airport

In addition, Zhuhai Airport officials also approved operations of smaller general/business aviation aircraft.
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Telluride Airport Opens New De-icing Pad

The $7 million project corrects a situation at the airport which has persisted since 2009.
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House Caucus Calls on FAA To Protect Airports

Caucus members expressed concern by attempts to close facilities or restrict access.
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New Hangar To Open at NYC-area FBO

The new hangar should be open in the coming months.
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Graffiti Vandals Strike at Van Nuys Airport

The latest tagging incident involves three jets parked on the south side of Van Nuys Airport.
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New Moves Made To Keep SMO Operating Equitably

Santa Monica Airport Association is preparing a new Part 16 complaint to be filed with the FAA.
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TEB Forms New Policy To Deal With FBO Gridlock

Looking to avoid ATC-imposed ground delay procedures, the airport has developed a new protocol to direct airplanes away from overcrowded ramps.
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Porter “Assessing” Rejected Toronto City CSeries Proposal

Order for 12 of the new Bombardier jets imperiled
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London Biggin Hill Enhances FBO Terminal

London Biggin Hill describes itself as “the only dedicated business aviation airport in London.”
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ACI and ICAO Call for Asia Pacific Airport Growth

Airport expansion in the Asia Pacific region is still being constrained by ill-considered regulatory hurdles, according to Airports Council International.
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Santa Monica Obligated by Grant Assurances Until 2023

The FAA has determined in response to a Part 16 complaint that Santa Monica must comply with grant assurance obligations in running its airport.
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TAG Farnborough Opens New Lounges at FBO

TAG Farnborough Airport has enhanced its amenities by opening up the second floor of the FBO for lounges, “snooze rooms” and a crew gym.
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London Oxford Airport Offers Promotions and Prizes This Month

Pick up a fill-up of Jet A1 and get a chance at great prizes this December.
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JetSmarter Teams with Jetex for Luxury Charter Experience

Mobile platform provider will schedule international flights it arranges from Jetex facilities.