Airports

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

Airports

Dubai Sees Strong Bizav Recovery

Private aviation traffic at Dubai’s World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport has experienced strong rebound since July according to MEBAA.
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Maryland Airport Completes Runway Expansion

The city of Frederick, Maryland, has completed a runway extension project at Frederick Municipal Airport, the second busiest airport in the state.
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Calgary Airport Covid-19 Test Program Opened to Genav

Certain on-demand and general aviation operators are now eligible to participate in a limited Covid-19 testing program at Calgary International Airport.
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Flydubai To Start Flights to Tel Aviv

Flydubai's plan to fly to Tel Aviv follows a one-off flight to Tel Aviv by Etihad in October.
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Berlin's New Airport Opens after Years of Delays

Nearly a decade after it was initially slated to open, Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport (BER) finally made its operational debut on Saturday.
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Paris CDG Overtakes London Heathrow as Europe's Busiest Airport

Heathrow urges the swift introduction of Covid-19 passenger testing to replace the quarantine rule and reverse a fall in traffic.
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AOPA Vows Fight To Save Hawaii's Oahu Airport

The state's Department of Transportation has indicated it plans to close Dillingham Airfield next year.
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District Court Dismisses NBAA Case To Preserve SMO

The U.S. District Court dismissed a case by NBAA and airport advocates to preserve Santa Monica Municipal Airport on procedural and jurisdictional grounds.
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Norwood Airport FBO Spat Headed Back to Court

Boston Executive Helicopters is again seeking court action in its struggle to open an FBO at Norwood (Massachusetts) Airport.
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Jet Linx Opens 19th Private Terminal

Jet Linx's newest private terminal is intended to serve current and future jet card members based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area.
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London Heli Shuttle Driving Traffic at Biggin Hill

London Biggin Hill Airport is seeing more traffic during the Covid-19 pandemic with the help of the London Heli Shuttle.
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Covid Stains Singapore’s Status as Global Travel Hub

The continuing Covid crisis has left Singapore desperate for ways to stimulate traffic.
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Torqued: GA Road Trips in the Time of Coronavirus

Despite the pandemic, those of us who live and breathe aviation can't stay away from airports and aircraft.
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Signature TechnicAir Establishes Farnborough Mx Base

The facility will provide line maintenance and a mobile service unit.
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Orange County Supervisors Award FBO Leases at SNA

California’s Orange County Board of Supervisors awarded 35-year leases at John Wayne-Orange County Airport (SNA) for FBO operators.
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With New SNA Lease in Hand, ACI Plans $85M Project

ACI Jet's new FBO at John Wayne Airport includes a new terminal and corporate and T-hangars.
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JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.
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JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
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Central Florida Airport Approves Hybrid FBO/Hotel

The Melbourne (Florida) Airport Authority has approved the lease on a hybrid FBO/hotel, which is expected to begin construction by early 2021.
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Eurocontrol Warns of Airport Constraints during Covid Recovery

Coronavirus safety measures will cause airports to reach saturation capacity at 60 to 75 percent of their peak 2019 traffic levels.
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GA Leaders: Time Still Exists To Fight for HTO, SMO

Airport advocates in Santa Monica and East Hampton believe there is still time to save their local airports but operators must work with communities.
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Virginia Airport Issues Hangar RFPs

Seeking to bolster the hangar space at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, the city of Manassas has issued a pair of RFPs.
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West Virginia Airport Joins the Avfuel Network

MRB Aviation at Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) is the latest to join the Avfuel branded dealer network.
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FAA Doles Out $1.2B in Grants for Airport Works

More than $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program funds were awarded from the FAA to U.S. airports, along $152 million of the residual CARES Act funds.
Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.
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Massachusetts Airport Wraps Up Runway Rehab Project

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) in central Massachusetts has completed a rehabilitation of its secondary Runway 15/33.
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NATA GA Airports Initiative Reaches Colorado

NATA held focus groups in four communities and reached seven airports in Colorado during its initial tour under General Aviation Advancing America.
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American Airlines Says It Will Cut 19,000 More Jobs

Some 17,500 furloughs and 1,500 management firings will take effect on October 1 at American Airlines if the U.S. Congress does not extend Covid relief.
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NATA Adds GA Airports Committee

NATA's new GA Airports Committee follows the creation of a subcommittee focused on the air ambulance community.
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Chicagoland Genav Gateway Sees Strong Uptick in Traffic

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is experiencing a strong bounce back in traffic amidst the Covid pandemic.
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