Posts by Andy Wilson
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There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, that’s as consistently dull and lifeless as a public meeting when only a handful of people show up. That’s the problem with most public meetings, frankly. Nobody shows up. More…………..
Read MoreSuit Filed to Block Efforts In California to Ban Sales of Aviation Gasoline
A coalition of small business fixed-based operators (FBOs) and fuel distributors who sell leaded aviation gasoline (avgas) in California have sued the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and the Attorney General of the State of California in response to a notice of an intended lawsuit against coalition members for supplying and using leaded aviation gasoline, allegedly in violation of the California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop 65).
Read MoreMustang Airport Loses Bid to Expand
Sacramento County supervisors deny Galt airport expansion
The operator of a small, private airport north of Galt lost his chance to expand his operation on Tuesday.
After a marathon public hearing where an estimated 30 people spoke from the podium, four of the five members of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors agreed that a public airport isn’t compatible with migratory birds and their habitat.
Read MoreOceano Airport – Fly-in Movie Night April 30th
Our Fly-in Movie Night will be a fun time to get together and enjoy a movie or two and our beautiful airport. We expect it could be chilly, so the fire pits will be going, but dress accordingly!
Read MoreSB619 Advances
March Air Reserve Base – Perris Housing Project Proposed for Airport Zone
A proposed 341-acre residential development that airport officials have warned would pack too many homes too close to March Air Reserve Base will go to the City Council in two weeks.
Read MoreVisalia Municipal Airport to see changes
Though Visalia Municipal Airport may seem quiet, big changes are blowing in. But whether they’re good or bad isn’t clear.
Read MoreBurbank City Council Ready to Work With Airport
The Burbank City Council this week voted unanimously to begin negotiations to extend the city’s development agreement with Bob Hope Airport for an additional three years – a sort of “cease fire” that will allow the two parties to plan future capital projects without high-pressure deadlines.
Read MoreL.A. City Council Plays Politics with Santa Monica Airport
L.A. City Council seeks change in takeoff routes at Santa Monica Airport
Council members vote 11 to 0 to support federal legislation or an administrative action that would close six flight schools and alter the current departure route that crosses the Penmar Golf Course and runs along Rose Avenue in Venice to the beach.
The Los Angeles City Council called for federal legislation that would change the takeoff route from Santa Monica Airport and close all six of its flight schools.
Read MoreSanta Monica Airport Detractors Get Assist from Congressman Waxman
(Santa Monica) Airport Faces Pressure from Feds, Local Officials
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