Plan Replaces Former SMO Fees Ruled 'Unjustly Discriminatory'
By FAA
The NBAA gave its thumbs up this week to FAA approval of a new
landing-fee structure for Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The
new landing-fee plan - approved by Santa Monica City officials on
June 21 and scheduled to become effective August 1 - replaces a
previous program that was rejected by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) last January on the grounds that it unjustly
discriminated against certain types of aircraft.
Search Is On For Replacement
The NBAA says David W. Almy, senior vice president, marketing
and communications, has informed the Association that he is
resigning his post to pursue a new challenge. He will remain
associated with NBAA for a period of time to assist in the
transition.
Aircraft Components Company, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries America, Aircraft Product Support Division, of
Addison, Texas, have struck a deal whereby ACC will provide
component overhaul services on certain Japanese manufactured
aircraft products. The agreement follows the recent merger of ACC
and Turbine Aircraft Components.
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