Santa Monica abandons fight against jets at SMO

In the wake of a decision by the city council of Santa Monica, Calif., not to pursue an appeal in a lawsuit against the FAA, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President and CEO Craig Fuller sent a letter June 2 to Mayor Richard Bloom, applauding the move. “This decision will allow the city of Santa Monica, the FAA, and other stakeholders to return to a meaningful discussion of how best to ensure safe operations at the airport,” wrote Fuller. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on June 9th, 2011 by Janice Wood. No comments. © GAN 2011.