Airports

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

Airports

SME gets runway stretch and new approach

The runway at Somerset-Pulaski County Airport (SME), Ky., has been extended by 400 feet to 6,000 feet and a new localizer approach has been added.
Airports

Chicago makes plans for Meigs property

On the first Saturday in February, despite record warmth, only two bicyclists and a Chicago police car took to the sloshy paths at what used to be Meigs Fi
ATC

AG clearing still available in Lanai, Hawaii

Last November the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture ruled it would no longer clear incoming aircraft on the Island of Lanai.
FBOs

GA terminal at Raleigh-Durham now complete

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), N.C., held a dedication ceremony on December 17 (the anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight) for its
Regulations and Government

Advice for using customs at TEB

International operators arriving at Teterboro Airport (TEB), N.J., are urged to choose the customs clearance facility closest to their final ground destina
Airports

Construction near Oxford causes concerns

Contrary to FAA-recommended national standards, a housing contractor was successful in changing zoning regulations in Oxford, Conn., and will be allowed to
Airports

Runway at HEF returned to limited service

Runway 16L/34R (5,700- by 100 feet) has been returned to limited service at Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in Virginia.
Airports

Noise-abatement Plan for Lincoln, Neb., Reviewed

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Lincoln Airport, Neb., and is expected to issue its findings no later than June 4.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Wins Startup Award

Jet Aviation at London Biggin Hill Airport recently became the first company to be named by the Bromley Borough Chamber of Commerce as one of the best star
Airports

Jackson Hole Airport advances Stage 2 ban

When Congress passed the FAA reauthorization bill late last year, it opened the path for the Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Airports

Hush kit not under scrutiny in GIII crash, says NTSB

Word was circulating last month that the weight of the Quiet Technology hush kit fitted to the Gulfstream III that crashed on November 22 while landing at
Airports

Korean Airport Reopens to Int’l Ops

Gimpo Airport, formerly known as Kimpo Airport, located near downtown Seoul, South Korea, reopened last month to international business aircraft operations
Airports

Tokyo Nagoya Airport Welcomes Bizav and Commuters

A Canadair Regional Jet made history on February 17 when it landed at Nagoya Airport on the outskirts of Tokyo.
Airports

Crash Mobilizes Airport Foes

The Challenger crash at Teterboro on February 2 brought out the usual airport opponents.
Airports

FAA To Extend O’Hare Slot Program

NBAA’s prophecy is coming true.
Charter & Fractional

London, Moscow popular departure points for large charter aircraft

Customers wanting to fly out of Moscow and London dominate executive charter demand for larger business jets in Europe, according to the latest statistics
Airports

Developer sought for Quonset State, R.I.

The Rhode Island Airport Corp.
FBOs

Million Air Burbank holds grand opening

Million Air Burbank, Calif.
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Airports

Comments due on JAC’S noise program

The FAA plans to rule on the noise-compatibility program proposed for Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) by May 17.
Charter & Fractional

Private terminal opens for charter op at APA

Charter/management firm International Jet, on the newly opened south end of Denver Centennial Airport (APA), has begun operations at its “private jet termi
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FBOs

Jet Aviation plans to open an FBO in Dubai

At the Dubai Air Show last month, Jet Aviation unveiled construction plans for a maintenance center and FBO at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emi
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Safety

Runway overrun spurs barrier study at TEB

Last month, the FAA approved a $500,000 grant for preliminary engineering work on installing safety barriers at the end of Teterboro (N.J.) Airport’s Runwa
Airports

Colorado’s Jeffco Airport Gets AWOS

An automated weather observation system (AWOS) is now in service at Jeffco Airport, Denver.
Airports

The battle continues to reopen National Airport to general aviation.]

At an oversight meeting on the President’s proposed FY2006 budget for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), subcommittee chairman Hal Rogers (R
Airports

Nagoya Airport on schedule to switch

Tokyo’s Nagoya Airport remained on schedule to become Japan’s first hub facility dedicated to business and commuter aircraft.
Airports

FBO opens at Nairobi International Airport

Swissport Executive Aviation has opened a business aircraft handling operation at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Airports

FAA considers airport’s anti-noise program

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Dannelly Field, Montgomery, Ala.
Airports

TSA given extra time for DCA access report

Congress granted an additional 30 days (to April 1) for federal security agencies to submit a report on actions that would be required to open Ronald Reaga