The City of Santa Monica on Thursday issued the following statement to the press regarding the future of Santa Monica Airport. The statement is published here in full, unedited. (also see post on Santa Monica Mirror) The City of Santa…
Aircraft noise linked with heart problems
For immediate release: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Boston, MA — Older people exposed to aircraft noise, especially at high levels, may face increased risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public…
SMO in the News – October 2013
The following articles relating to SMO have appeared in the press during October 2013:City Hall Sues FAA Over Future of Santa Monica Airport (SM Lookout, Oct 31, 2013)Santa Monica sues FAA to gain control of embattled city airport (LA Times,…
Small Jet Crashes at SMO, takes out a hangar
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:…