Archive for October 2004

In 2002, recognizing the importance of air transportation to the vitality of the US economy, the President appointed a Commission on the Future of the US Aerospace Industry to evaluate the industry and postulate its future.

Saturday, October 9, 2004
Activists seek airport plan Expansion opponents say master plan is required, but Airport Authority and government officials say it’s not necessary.
By Mark R. Madler
The Burbank (CA) Leader

AIRPORT DISTRICT – Activists opposing Bob Hope Airport expansion say it needs a master plan to guide future development, but airport officials and the federal government disagree.

Thursday, October 7, 2004
Work on landing system blamed for delays at Arcata-Eureka Airport
The Associated Press

McKINLEYVILLE, Calif. Work on improving the landing system at Arcata-Eureka Airport is being blamed for recent cancellations and delays at the airport.

Thursday, October 7, 2004
Council Members Want Airport Guiding Principles
By Harry Saltzgaver
The Grunion Gazette, Long Beach (CA)

After ducking and dodging for more than a year, City Council members – at least some of them – appear ready to start making decisions about what the Long Beach Airport should be in the future.

The airport’s restaurant is now open 7 days a week. MILE HIGH CAFE (at the Hesperia Airport) Owners: Benny and Michele Breakfast – Lunch 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (7 days a week) (760) 947-8844 phone (760) 947-3878 fax www.milehighcafe.com

Airport Authority puts off site decision
By KATHERINE MARKS
The North County (CA) Times

SAN DIEGO—- The San Diego Regional Airport Authority will wait until November to decide whether a site in the Cleveland National Forest should be studied as a potential area to build a new regional airport.

Thursday, September 30, 2004
San Bernardino, Calif., council to vote on air cargo hub
The Riverside (CA) Press-Enterprise

San Bernardino City Council on Oct. 4 will consider approval of an air cargo hub at San Bernardino International Airport that could attract freight carrier DHL.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Paso Robles, Calif., airport seeks more private pilots, charter flights
The San Luis Obispo (CA) Tribune

With no plans in the immediate future for commercial airline service to Paso Robles, officials are working to attract more private and charter pilots to the Paso Robles Municipal Airport.

Saturday, September 25, 2004
FAA praises Monterey airport response on runway
By LARRY PARSONS
The Monterey (CA) Herald

A federal aviation safety team inspected Monterey Peninsula Airport on Friday and gave the airport high marks.

Saturday, September 25, 2004
Airport to mark 10 years
The Contra Costa (CA) Times

Byron Airport, the small general aviation field at the edge of East County, marks its 10th anniversary with a celebration on Saturday Oct. 9.