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As you know by now, in a surprise Saturday announcement, the FAA and City of Santa Monica, California reached a questionable long-term agreement concerning the future operation of Santa Monica Airport (KSMO). Under the agreement, the airport will continue to operate through 2028 (and can close it as of 2019), the runway length will be reduced from approximately 5,000’ to 3,500’ and the city’s right to operate a proprietary aeronautical service business was reiterated. The reaction by the aviation community was stunned by what appears to be a surprise 180 degree turn by the agency. It’s time to party! Textron Aviation is celebr