Travelers say Palm Springs' airport has its own place in the sun - The number of passengers using Palm Springs International Airport in the last decade has grown 55.5%, with many travelers favoring it over bigger, more congested hubs.

In the courtyard of Palm Springs International Airport, Irene Dignon leans back in her chair, soaking up the sun at an open-air wine bar as she waits to begin a trip back to Scotland.

Flying club raises money for Honor Flight - The Bakersfield Flying Club has raised more than $3,000 for Honor Flight Kern County in Calif. The month-long fundraiser includes a Christmas party raffle, with prizes ranging from three hours of instruction in the club's Redbird FMX motion simulator to a Foreflight-equipped iPad Mini, Garmin navigational watch, and a noise-cancelling headset. "We're thrilled to be [...]
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But FAA Says City Can't Close The Facility Without Heavy Penalties

Members of the Banning, CA city council held a workshop last month in which they discussed the possibility of closing Banning Municipal Airport (KBNG) and developing the 186 acres around the field into a logistics center. But the FAA says the city would face major financial and legal burdens should they try to do so.

Shell revealed today that it has developed a lead-free replacement for 100LL. The lead-free formulation, which comes after 10 years of "exhaustive R&D, as well as successful initial testing" by two OEMs, will now begin a strict regulatory approvals process, according to company officials. "We are proud of this first for Shell Aviation," said Xinsheng [...]
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Blog - During the holidays, Opinion Leaders blogger and psychotherapist Jolie Lucas's counseling practice gets as busy as Oshkosh in July. She recommends clients find "something to be grateful for." Lucas shares what she's thankful for in aviation. Read more...

OAKLAND, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today dedicated a new, 236-foot-tall, environmentally friendly airport traffic control tower at Oakland International Airport.

"This Recovery Act project enhances safety for travelers at the Oakland Airport, while also helping the environment," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "The Obama administration is committed to investing in our nation's aviation infrastructure to create good-paying jobs and keep the U.S. competitive in today's global economy."