Airport
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FAA opens new investigation into Santa Monica Airport operations
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the City of Santa Monica for actions the FAA believes might violate the law...
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Airport park plans take center stage at Sept. 27 council meeting
It’s a short agenda for the Sept. 27 council meeting but at least one item will generate significant interest from...
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Airport tenants file new complaint over leases
The Santa Monica Airport is the subject of another legal dispute. Atlantic Aviation has filed a new Part 16 complaint...
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New complaint filed over Airport leases
The Santa Monica Airport is the subject of another legal dispute. Atlantic Aviation has filed a new Part 16 complaint...
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FAA threatens legal action over airport closure
The week after City Hall declared its intent to close the Santa Monica Airport, legal maneuvering, community debate...
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Airport closure remains a top priority for City Hall
The City of Santa Monica wants to close Santa Monica Airport as soon as legally possible. In a resolution...
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FAA upholds 2023 date for airport operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reiterated its ruling that the City of Santa Monica is required to keep Santa Monica...
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City Council floats intent to close Santa Monica Airport
City Hall is reiterating its longstanding and often-repeated desire to close the Santa Monica Airport. City Council will discuss formalizing...
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Park project takes off with removal of aircraft
Today, it's just an asphalt lot but for supporters of an Airport park, that empty lot is full of promise....
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Airport lease policy advances without commission approval
The Santa Monica Airport Commission did not endorse a new leasing policy for the airport at its March 15 meeting...
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