Airports

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

Airports

London Biggin Hill Extends Operating Hours

Operators of the dedicated general aviaiton airport say the move will increase the location's flexibility and capacity.
Airports

Toronto Pearson Airport Hastens Runway Work

Thanks to prodding by the Canadian Business Aviation Association, the current runway rehabilitation schedule is now scheduled to end on or about May 16.
Airports

Santa Monica Advances Runway Shortening Project

By December, the city of Santa Monica hopes to complete the project to shorten the runway at Santa Monica Airport to 3,500 feet.
Airports

Santa Monica Airport Gets Three New IFR Approaches

Three new instrument approaches will soon be available for both runways at California's Santa Monica Airport.
Airports

London Oxford Airport Sees Rise in Bizav Traffic

Oxford is not the closest airport to London but has compelling advantages over airports when considering the short helicopter ride to the city.
Airports

Falcon Aviation Opens Heliport at Dubai's DWC Airport

Falcon initially envisions demand for five movements a day and will have two helicopters available for charter.
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Emirates Cuts U.S. Service Amid Drop in Traffic

Attributes decline to U.S. efforts to cut off entry visas, restrict electronic devices
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Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway

Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.
Airports

Aeroplex To Manage Self-serve Fuel at Santa Monica

Aeroplex is taking over management of the American Flyers self-serve fuel pump at SMO on an interim basis.
Airports

Japan Bizav Plan Starts to Pay Off

Pushing to become a more business aviation friendly environment is starting to see some results in Japan, especially at Narita and Haneda.
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Airports

Most U.S. Genav Airports Leave Grant Money on Table

Nearly 3,000 non-primary airports in the U.S. used only a quarter of the $442 million in Non-Primary Entitlement (NPE) grant funds available to them.
Airports

China Airport Plans Provide Possibilities for Bizav

China is set to add 25 to 30 new airports a year for some time to come, said NBAA chief Ed Bolen.
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Airports

China’s Business Aviation Industry Gets Backing from Leaders

Senior CAAC officials cites need to foster development of business and general aviation.
Airports

Airport Leaders Call for Alternative to U.S., UK Electronics Bans

Question why proposals put forth by Ataturk International Airport for technological solutions have fallen on deaf ears
Airports

London City Jet Center Reveals Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
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Airports

HKBAC Sees Many Improvements at HKIA

A year ago HKBAC was at the end of its tether trying to accommodate the huge demand from bizav at congested Chep Lap Kok.
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Airports

ADS-B at Kuala Lumpur To Boost Landings, FIR Restructuring

New ATC center scheduled for completion in third quarter of 2019
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Airports

County Issues RFP for HPN Privatization

After an initial proposal offered to one firm without competition was defeated, bidding on the bizav hub is now open.
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Airports

NATA Challenges AOPA's Call for FBO Regulation

The response comes after an article in AOPA Pilot, which targeted FBOs in general for not providing free access at publicly funded airports.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Launches Major Construction Program

With an influx of nearly $19 million in financing, the airport plans to increase hangar, office and ramp space as well as add a luxury hotel onsite.
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Airports

Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson

Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
Airports

FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA

Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
Airlines

Electronics Ban Raises Questions at European Commission

EC calls for security coordination meeting in Brussels
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Airports

London City Jet Centre Launches Broker Incentive Scheme

London City Airport incentive scheme and new pricing designed to let operators and travellers see the benefits of the airport.
Airports

American Flyers Closing Santa Monica Flight School

The flight academy is leaving southern California but still has bases in New York, Florida, Texas and Arizona.
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Airports

Lawmaker Seeks FAA Explanation for SMO Settlement

Rep. Ralph Abraham wants to know why the FAA agreed to allow Santa Monica to close its long-embattled airport in 2028.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Eyes New Traffic with Extended Hours

The extended hours are part of a larger growth plan, that includes a new hotel and training college, to lure traffic.
Airports

Signature Files Part 16 Action over SNA FBO Decision

Despite finishing as the top scorer in the county's evaluation process, Signature was shut out of the leasehold award
Airports

NBAA-led Group Files Motion To Halt SMO Closure

Along with five other airport stakeholders, NBAA said the FAA "disregarded" key steps in settling with the city.
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Airports

General Electric Pulls Back from Boston Helipad

GE said that operating its helicopter from Signature Flight Support at Boston Logan International Airport “has been positive.”