A Good Airport Manager Doggedly Promotes & Seeks Funds
David Griffin retires after 32.5 years as Stanly County Airport manager. When he took the job, Griffin’s only aviation experience was being a licensed pilot.
Airport Management
FAA awards LAX for giving away an airport; REALLY
The FAA awarded LAWA and OIAA the 2017 Herman C. Bliss Airports Partnership Award for the ONT transition back to the San Bernardino County authority.
A River runs through ATL; DL & the Airport are fixing it now; the next Airport AIP project should reflect these good works
Delta and Atlanta’s airport are joining forces to support conservation projects on the Flint River, which should be recognized in a future NEPA review.
Denver International Art program may create AIP Assurances problems
Art is a useful addition to airports so long as the exhibits do not require a substantial diversion of operating revenues.
Some Sophisticated Parties to AIP Grants cast doubts as to the “mandatory” terms; Congress must clarify
The signers of the AIP Grant Assurances are sophisticated contractual parties. The Banning and FXE cases suggest that there is doubt within the airport executives that the Assurances matter. Congress should remove that doubt.
The Sky is already Falling at Santa Monica
The quick demise of two successful airport businesses confirms that the airport will not last until 2028, the date that the City “promised” to keep its hated airport open.
Fuel & FBO Fees are Nemeses to AOPA & aviation in general
AOPA might actually agree with A4A on fuel pricing and FBO fees. Maybe they can work together to find a solution.
Using Rikers Island as an added terminal & 3rd runway at LGA is Creative, but is it Viable?
Before investing in a Rikers Island terminal and runway for LGA, an intense study of arrival and departure patterns should be completed.