Since the FAA has received multiple complaints from airport tenants and users, along with a group who allege violations of grant assurances at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) and San Martin Airport (E16), the agency is starting an “informal” investigation under 14 CFR part 13 (“Reports of Violations”).
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Illinois airports contribute $95.5 billion to state’s economy
A new study shows that aviation supports more than 492,000 jobs in the state.
Consultant to review noise complaints at Montgomery County Airpark
In an attempt to provide context, Keith Miller, CEO of the county’s revenue authority said, “from Jan. 1, 2021, through early Dec. 7, there were 6,440 complaints. Of those, 86% came from ‘four unique households.’ In total, 42 households had submitted complaints in that period.”
Drive-through toy drive at Fort Worth FBO
American Aero FTW again collected hundreds of toys, including bikes, for Toys for Tots this year. The FBO also donated $10,000 to the local food bank.
3,075 airports to receive funding from new infrastructure law
The FAA is awarding $2.89 billion to airports across the United States as part of the first found of funding under the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Volunteers take over maintenance at grass runway at KOWK
After finding out the town would not maintain a parallel turf airstrip at Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport, Recreational Aviation Foundation Maine Liaison Steve Mason applied for a grant to take over the task.
Volunteers improve runway in effort to reopen 6Y5
The state of Michigan shut down Two Hearted Airstrip after complaints about the runway’s roughness, so volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation pitched in to remedy the situation.
GA aircraft cleaning company expands
Prime Appearance, which provides aircraft cleaning for general aviation, has acquired the assets of Clean Before Flight in California.
Video: Visit the oldest privately owned airport in Texas
The new video captures a visit to Mineola-Wisener Field in Texas, home to the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum.