A small jet crashed this evening at Santa Monica Airport sending clouds of smoke into the sky. A hangar at the airport was virtually destroyed. CASMAT has determined that the tail number is likely N194SJ operated by CREX-MML LLC of Malibu.…
Muffler Incentive Program goes into effect
At the City Council meeting this evening (Aug 24, 2013), the Council unanimously approved the “Pilot Aircraft Retrofitting Program”, otherwise known as the muffler program. This program was originally suggested by CASMAT back in May 2012 as an alternative to the…
Impact of New Landing Fees on SMO Operations
Following authorization at the April 30, 2013 City Council meeting, on August 1, 2013, the City imposed a new landing fee schedule at Santa Monica Airport (SMO). Landing fees were increased from $2.07 per 1,000 lbs to $5.48 per 1,000…
Pollution Risks of Aviation Fuel
SAVE THE DATE – Mark your Calendars Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – 1:30 PM Please make every effort to attend this important and informative hearing. California State Senator Ted Lieu invites you to attend this informational hearing. Pollution Risks of Aviation Fuel:…
CASMAT joins new Airport2Park.org group
CASMAT is now one of the founding members of the newly formed Airport2Park.org group. We strongly endorse the group and its goals. With all the recent developments and understanding of the legal constraints (or lack thereof) surrounding SMO, we believe…
SMO in the News – September 2013
The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during September 2013: It’s About Building a Park (The Healthy City Local, Sept 30, 2013)Small Jet Crashes at SMO, takes out a hangar (CASMAT, Sept 29, 2013) —…