Airports

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

Airports

Draft AC Updates Non-tower Operational Procedures

Draft contains recommended traffic patterns, communications phraseology and operational procedures for use by aircraft, in addition to drones.
Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.
Airports

Final Work Under Way for Runway Shortening at SMO

The city denied requests for credits on leases for the 10-day down period.
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Airports

Bag Stolen from Taxiing VistaJet CL650 at Lagos

Aircraft was reportedly taxiing to customs and immigration when crew bag was stolen. It later went to EAN Aviation’s FBO.
Airports

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.
Airports

China's Wuhan To Receive Second Genav Airport

Caidian General Aviation Airport is expected to be operational by 2019, joining Hannan General Aviation Airport which debuted this fall.
Airports

SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle

The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.
Airports

ICAO Launches Global Runway Safety Action Plan

Plan will guide the integrated activities to implement runway safety improvement and risk-reduction measures.
Airports

Universal Breaks Ground on Fifth Hangar at Toluca FBO

With the new hangar, Universal Aviation Mexico will increase its total number of hangar space to almost 170,000 sq ft.
Airlines

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation
Airlines

Volcanic Eruption Closes Bali Denpasar Airport

Airlines forced to cancel at least 445 flights
Airports

SMO To Close While Runway Shortening Is Completed

Once the the airport reopens on December 23, the runway will be 3,500 feet.
Airports

Surf Air Europe Moving Base from Luton to London City

UK-based FlairJet, which operates Phenom 300s for Surf Air Europe, is working on obtaining the required steep approach approvals to fly into LCY.
Airports

NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord

NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.
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Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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Airports

Regional Uncertainty Shifts Focus Back to DXB

Regional uncertainty shifts focus back to DXB
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Airports

Moroccan Government Throws Weight behind Bizav

Nine new FBOs expected to open in Morocco by end 2018
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Airports

DXB Handles 71 Percent of UAE Airport Passenger Throughput Last Year

DXB handles 71 percent of UAE airport passenger throughput last year
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Aircraft

Mideast Instability Doesn’t Shake Boeing’s Confidence

Airlines adjust to evolving political environment as traffic starts to rebound
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Airports

FAA Bulletin Clarifies Runway Status Light Procedures

Runway status lights provide a visual signal indicating when it is unsafe to enter or cross a runway and begin or continue a takeoff.
Airports

AsBAA Launches Chapter in Philippines

AsBAA is now preparing to assist the Philippine government to develop rules and regulations that will enhance the business and general aviation industry.
Airlines

Asia-Pacific Air Transport Leaders Warn of Congestion Crisis

Delegates at AAPA Assembly in Taipei call for more international cooperation in air traffic management
Airports

Delhi Airport FBO Terminal Hits Snag as Site Moves

Revised location is awaiting the demolition of the India government-owned Centaur Hotel near Runway 29.
Airports

Against All Odds, San Juan’s FBOs Shine

Facing power and water outages, the service providers at the two airports met the urgent crisis head-on.
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Court Lifts SMO TRO, Clearing Way for Runway Shortening

Court found that hearing was not required for runway shortening project and disputed safety concerns, citing Santa Monica safety expert.
Airports

Business Aviation in Japan Sees Steady Increase

The country is taking steps to improve accessability at many gateways.
Airports

Larry Flynn Joins Finance Company's Foray into Aviation

Former Gulfstream chairman has joined the advisory board of Capital Aviation Group.
Airports

Devastated St. Maarten Resumes Civil Aviation Flights

Three hurricanes in September caused chaos, the first–Irma–devastating the small Caribbean island.
Airports

Federal Judge Grants TRO To Halt SMO Runway Shortening

The judge believes the case against Santa Monica would likely prevail in court.
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