Pre-2008 Archived Articles

Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Pilots turn out to support historic Rialto Airport’s survival
The San Bernardino (CA) Sun

None of these aviators resembled Howard Hughes or his current-day stand-in, Leonardo DiCaprio , but they were up in the air over the fate of Rialto Airport.

If you are like most, the long lines and seemingly meaningless checks at US airports are a huge frustration. Here is a story that might make you better understand.

Camarillo, California. The Ventura County Ninety-Nines Pilot Refresher Class takes place January 22 at Camarillo (CMA). This five-hour course qualifies for the ground portion of the flight review, Wings, and Avemco Recurrency Training Premium Credit. Instructor: Gene Hudson, CFI, CFII, MEI. Contact Susan Liebeler, 310/457-2926, or visit the Web site http://www.vc99s.org/

Sunday, January 16, 2005
Is accord a truce, or a sellout?
Terminal may still be possible under proposal
By Alex Dobuzinskis
The Los Angeles (CA) Daily News

BURBANK — The City Council on Tuesday will vote on an accord with the Bob Hope Airport that officials describe as a truce in a contentious battle over airport expansion but that critics say leaves the door open for a new terminal.

Thursday, January 13, 2005
Airport Principles Focus Of Discussion
By Harry Saltzgaver
The Long Beach (CA) Gazette

A public meeting tonight (Thursday) could determine much of the near-term future of the Long Beach Airport.

KCAL reports The Prado Dam overflowed, immersing at least some of the hangers in cold, muddy water and causing serious damage to the aircraft still trapped on the field.

Monday, January 10, 2005
Passenger traffic at Ontario International Airport could see record numbers
The Associated Press

ONTARIO, Calif. – Ontario International Airport’s passenger numbers for 2004 could set a surpass pre-September 11th levels and even set a record for the facility.

FROM: Mary Johnson, Airport Manager [email protected]
661/268-8835
RE: AGUA DULCE AIRPARK PERMIT (L70)

I need your help! On Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 9:00 am, there is a public hearing regarding the revocation or modification of the Agua Dulce Airpark?s permit to operate.

GA BANNED FROM WASHINGTON DC FOR INAUGURATION
For eight hours on inauguration day, Washington, D.C., and the skies for miles around it, will be completely off limits to general aviation.

Saturday, January 7, 2005
Opinion
Airport Naysayers Jeopardize San Diego’s Future
By STEVEN P. ERIE
The San Diego (CA) North County Times

Opponents of a new San Diego County airport are trying a new tack. Now they claim that projections of robust demand for air travel in the region are based on wishful thinking and are grossly inflated. For them, local air travel will not grow and may even decline over the next 20 years. Thus, not only is a new airport not needed, but cozy Lindbergh Field may require only modest, if any, improvements.