Mon, Jul 13, 2009
Long-Time Battle Sees A Win For BizAv
NBAA seems pretty pleased with a decision from the FAA finding
that the City of Santa Monica cannot ban certain types of business
airplanes from Santa Monica Airport (SMO).
"We welcome this decision from the FAA," said NBAA President and
CEO Ed Bolen. "Access to community airports is fundamental to the
companies of all sizes that rely on business aviation to succeed,
and we will continue working to preserve business aviation access
to Santa Monica and other airports."
In 2008, the city attempted to enact a ban on operations by
"Category C and D" aircraft at SMO, and in May 2008, the FAA issued
a preliminary ruling, finding that the city lacked the authority to
restrict aircraft operations.
After considering two appeals to the FAA's decision brought by
the City, the 57-page opinion issued by the agency late last week
affirms that its initial ruling was correct, and clarifies the
FAA's reasoning. Notably, the new decision explains that the city's
controversial ban "unjustly and unreasonably"' discriminates
against certain aircraft, which in turn would violate commitments
(also known as "grant assurances") made by Santa Monica when the
city accepted federal funds for the airport.
"We are pleased the FAA has taken a strong stand on behalf of
the business aviation community," Bolen continued. "Business
aviation generates jobs and provides a transportation lifeline for
communities across the country. The recent ruling from the FAA
ensures that Santa Monica and other places can continue to benefit
from business aviation."
More News
Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: JAARS, Inc. For decades now, we’ve landed planes on narrow rivers and towering mountains. We’ve outfitted boats and vehicles to reach villages that rarely se>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]
Aircraft Conflict Predicted conflict, within EDST of two aircraft, or between aircraft and airspace. A Red alert is used for conflicts when the predicted minimum separation is 5 na>[...]