Airports

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

Airports

FAA floats idea of permanent Washington ADIZ

While many in general aviation were seeking to modify or eliminate the much-loathed Washington air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the FAA executed a 1
Safety

Busting D.C. Airspace Might Get Costly

Federal legislation (H.R.
Airports

DCA access rules go into effect

Rules that enable qualified general aviation operators to resume flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) went into effect l
Airports

Texas Airport Plan Clears Hurdle

The FAA said it has no objection from an “airspace utilization standpoint” to a plan to develop Air Rice Airport, a private facility near Katy, Texas, into
Airports

Hey Bloke, Land Here

Despite its location 60 miles southeast of the British capital, Lydd Airport is trying to attract business aircraft with a new name–London Ashford Airport–
Safety

FAA begins rulemaking process to extend runway safety margins

The FAA has decided to create a new rule to mandate a 15-percent runway landing safety margin for commercial operators instead of trying to impose the requ
Airports

No de-icing available at Truckee-Tahoe (Calif.) Airport

The de-icing contractor at California’s Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TRK) recently quit providing services, and the airport reports that it is unlikely any de-ic
Airports

Airport Profile: Kansas City Downtown Airport Gets An Upgrade

On November 15, Runway 1-19 at Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, Mo., reopened following extensive work.
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Regulations and Government

Debate about Farnborough traffic continues

Many local residents who successfully opposed TAG Aviation’s application to increase the number of weekend and holiday movements at the UK’s Farnborough Ai
Airports

LCY deal to close soon

Final bids to buy the UK’s London City Airport (LCY) were lodged on September 12 and a deal was expected to be agreed upon around press time.
Airports

Las Vegas is called the 'Desert Aspen'

It you’re flying to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS), a word to the wise–call ahead.

Bill Bailey, a chief pilot based at LAS,
Airports

FAA holds its position at Pompano Beach, Florida

The FAA has told city administrators of Pompano Beach, Fla., that the federal agency will not reconsider its position on city attempts to restrict general
Airports

New Exec Terminal To Open at Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget Airport is to open a new executive terminal in April.
Airports

Florida Airport Considers Anti-noise Plan

A proposed noise-compatibility program for Southwest Florida Airport in Fort Myers is under review by the FAA.
Airports

HPN Honors Quiet-flying Operators

Last month nearly 30 business aircraft operators based at Westchester County Airport (HPN) received “Spirit of Noise Abatement Awards” for achieving 100-pe
Airports

Van Nuys Airport Story Now on DVD

One Six Right, a documentary of Van Nuys Airport in California, is now available on DVD for $28.95 (plus shipping and handling).
Airports

Unique Local Tax Credit Plan Continues

A plan implemented last year to offset the city and county tax burden on airplane owners at Pitt-Greenville (N.C.) Airport has attracted more aircraft owne
Safety

Oslo Activates Infrared De-icing Facility

An InfraTek infrared de-icing system is under trial and now open at Norway’s Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Airports

New Tower Slated for Toronto Airport

Nav Canada, the nation’s provider of ATC services, plans to start building a new control tower at Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport this summer.
Airports

Port Authority committee seeks agreement on Teterboro issues

Anthony Coscia, chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns and operates Teterboro Airport (TEB), stirred up a hornet’s nest when
FBOs

Frankfurt makes plans for executive facilities

The German business and banking metropolis of Frankfurt lacks a dedicated executive airport, but Christoph Goetzmann, head of the executive aviation divisi
Airports

Chicago's Midway up for sale?

The worst-kept secret in Chicago: Mayor Richard Daley is considering privatizing Midway International Airport.
Airports

Ameco offers landing gear service in Beijing, China

Ameco Beijing, located on Beijing Capital International Airport, is offering landing gear service for the Boeing 737 (including the BBJ) and 737NG, 747-200
Airports

Say goodbye to Mirabel

The passenger facilities at Canada’s Montréal-Mirabel International Airport are candidates for a $C100 million ($87 million) transformation into an “indoor
FBOs

Showalter FBO turns 60

Orlando Executive Airport FBO and Phillips 66 dealer Showalter Flying Service is 60 years old this year and held a huge hangar party in April to celebrate
Airports

Chicago DuPage Airport

“Without a doubt, DuPage Airport [DPA] is the premier corporate aviation airport in the Midwest–both land and air side,” David Bird, executive director of
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Safety

Tackling the Winy City's Winter Weather

DuPage has 10.8 million sq ft of pavement, including runways, taxiways, ramp area, roads and parking lots.
Airports

German airports ramp up for World Cup traffic

Special slot procedures will be in place at about 20 German airports during the World Cup soccer tournament, which runs from June 9 to July 9.
Airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added three more entry airports for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

“The TSA’s decision to expand the number of gateway airports for general aviation flights into DCA represents another positive step in restoring full acces