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Sint Maarten’s SXM Airport Intensifies Hub-Development Efforts

Already a gateway for the Northeast Caribbean, the facility has set its sights on drawing more traffic from the U.S., Europe and South America

Airports

August 13, 2015

Thales Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Mobile ILS System

The company will deliver two production-representative versions of its D-ILS system to the Air Force by July 2018.

Airports

August 12, 2015

SoCal Bizav Operators Hail New VNY Customs Office

The new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Van Nuys Airport saves international travelers an extra stop at LAX.

Airports

August 12, 2015

Slowing economy slows São Paulo airport projects

Various projects have ground to a halt as Brazil’s economy has hit the buffers

Airports

August 11, 2015

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NBAA Advises Good Planning is Essential for South America

Business aircraft operators have their work cut out planning trips to South America, and even then things often change at short notice!

Airports

August 7, 2015

Philippines Looks to Public-Private Partnerships for Airports

The Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications plans to award operations and maintenance contracts for five regional airports.

Airports

August 4, 2015

FAA Developing Airport Structure Frangibility Standard

The agency seeks to develop a standardized test protocol for airport safety area structures.

Airports

July 23, 2015

N.Y. Gains New Port of Entry

International travelers can now clear customs at upstate New York’s Griffiss International Airport.

Airports

July 9, 2015

Bizav Sees Little Operational Impact in Greece

Debt crisis is as of yet having limited impact on the conduct of business aviation in that country.

Airports

July 2, 2015

UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport

Airports

July 1, 2015

Châteauroux Airport Vies for More Maintenance Business

This airport in central France offers MRO, freight, pilot training and fireman training.

Airports

June 11, 2015

Nashville Airport Runway Project Under Way

Runway expansion will make the airport accessible to most business jets.

Airports

June 11, 2015

Utah Airport Puts Wraps on Runway Rehab Project

The airport has resumed operations after a closure of six weeks.

Airports

June 10, 2015

FAA Launches Runway Incursion Mitigation Program

Risk-based decision-making initiative follows “significant progress” in improving runway safety at U.S. airports over the past 15 years,

Airports

June 3, 2015

FAA to Pilots: Keep Transponders On While Taxiing

Runway safety systems use data from transponders to obtain accurate aircraft and vehicle locations to increase airport surface safety and efficiency.

Airports

June 2, 2015

Time-based Separation Pays Off at London Heathrow

System is working better than expected and is on track to eliminate 80,000 minutes of delays at the airport in just three months.

Airports

June 1, 2015

ATC Forgoes Slot Requirements for U.S. Open in Seattle

Should congestion build, arriving aircraft can expect ground delays or ground stops, in-trail restrictions and collaborative trajectory programs.

Airports

June 1, 2015

BOS, BED, ORH Win Clean Sweep in Snow Control

All three winners for the Northeast AAAE Balchen/Post Awards for outstanding achievement in airport snow/ice control went to MassPort airports.

Airports

May 28, 2015

KaiserAir Oakland Now a DCA Gateway Facility

KaiserAir is one of only a handful of independent FBOs in California to receive DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) qualification from the TSA.

Airports

May 26, 2015

NBAA Files Part 16 Complaint To Halt Hampton Restrictions

The Part 16 complaint filed with the FAA could stop East Hampton restrictions and also withhold federal transportation funds.

Airports

May 21, 2015