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) —…
Something in the Air
Check out Michael Behar’s feature story on avgas and leaded aviation fuel which was published this week in OnEarth magazine.
SMO in the News – August 2013
The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during August 2013: Santa Monica Airport 3rd Annual Open House (City of Santa Monica, Aug 27, 2013)SMO BIKE RIDE: Envision some possibilities (Santa Monica SPOKE, Aug 22, 2013) City…