Airports

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

Airports

Touching Bases: Santa Monica Friends to Testify

The court overseeing the attempt by the City of Santa Monica, Calif., to
Airports

Touching Bases: EBAA Adds New Committee for Airports and Handling

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has launched an airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
Airports

Touching Bases: Telluride Runway Work Continues

Although the reconstruction of Telluride Regional Airport’s runway was completed late last year, Phase III work is under way and should be finished this ye
Safety

To address wake turbulence, Australian airport changes parallel runway procedures

Australia’s Sydney International Airport has modified its parallel runway operating procedures as a result of a November 2008 incident in which the crew of
Safety

TSA begins airport vulnerability assessment

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced January 13 that it is launching its General Aviation Airports Vulnerability Assessment as mandat
Airports

VNY tenants: rent rates need review

Tenants at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California are upset that their rental rates keep increasing while the California economy continues to deteri
Airports

Westchester County honors quiet operators

At a ceremony held at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in New York, airport administrators and local operator groups announced the 2007 and 2008 winners of
Airports

ExecuJet In Charge of Schoenefeld GA Terminal

Berlin Airports has selected ExecuJet Europe to be the official operator of the new general aviation terminal at Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport.
Airports

SMO foes find new tool in anti-airport battle

A study of pollution generated by aircraft at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) has galvanized residents around the airport who have been fighting for many years
Airports

TEB Finally Seeing Increased Traffic

According to the Teterboro Users Group (Tug), aircraft movements at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport in November came in at 12,834, a 3.8-percent year-over-year in
Airports

Coventry airport closed

Early last month, Coventry Airport in the UK was closed by its owners, West Midlands International Airport, after Britain’s Customs and Revenue department
Airports

DeKalb-Peachtree restaurant reopens

Last October, the 57th Fighter Group restaurant opened its doors again at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta.
Airports

Virginia airport now open for customs clearance

Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport, 30 miles from Washington, D.C., now offers U.S.
FBOs

FBO opens at Newquay Cornwall

After more than a year operating as a civilian airport, Newquay Cornwall Airport in the UK welcomed a new FBO facility built by Midwest Executive Aviation.
Airports

Helicopters welcome at UK's Northholt

The Royal Air Force’s Northolt base in west London will accept civilian helicopter flights starting January 1.
Airports

Tag Aviation continues fight for movement increase at Farnborough

Tag Aviation has appealed a local government ruling in November that blocked its application
Airports

UK royal air base welcomes business jets

It’s quite literally fit for a queen and no more than a 40-minute drive to the heart of London, and these days the Royal Air Force’s Northolt base has capa
Airports

Oxford Airport Now an EU Point of Entry

The UK’s Oxford Airport has been granted customs-designated status, allowing it to be used as a point of entry for operators importing aircraft into the Eu
Regulations and Government

EBAA Establishes New Airports Committee

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has established a new airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
FBOs

EBAA Establishes Airport and Handling Committee

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) established a new airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
Airports

Tag Still Fighting for Increased Traffic at Farnborough

Tag Aviation has appealed a local government ruling last month that blocked its application
Airports

UK’s Coventry Airport Closed Until Further Notice

The UK’s Coventry Airport closed suddenly on Tuesday and at press time appeared unlikely to reopen.
Airports

FAA vetoes Burbank noise curfew

On October 30 the FAA rejected the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority’s application for a nighttime noise curfew.
Airports

TEB group seeks new ATC tower

The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group sent a letter to the FAA requesting increased priority from the agency for building a new ATC tower at the bus
Airports

Ocala Business Park plans unveiled

In October, officials of Ocala, Fla., unveiled plans for the Ocala Business Park at Ocala International Airport/Jim Taylor Field.
Airports

AOPA seeks status in SMO noise dispute

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a motion to serve as a friend of the court in the City of Santa Monica’s appeal to uphold i
Airports

FAA to Burbank: Nighttime Noise Curfew a No-go

On Friday, the FAA rejected the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Auth
Airports

SDL Increases Weight Limit

NBAA and the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA) praised local city leaders in Scottsdale, Ariz., for their decision last month to raise the airc
Airports

TEB Chosen To Test Auto Lighting

The FAA selected Teterboro (N.J.) Airport as the first U.S.
Airports

Denver International powers up solar fuel farm

Denver International Airport is planning to power its fuel-storage and -distribution system with a new 1.6-megawatt solar power system.