The city of Santa Monica last week filed unlawful detainer lawsuits against American Flyers and Atlantic Aviation, the two major FBOs at the Santa Monica Airport. The FBOs received 30-day eviction notices in September but have continued their business operations. The city’s lawsuits were filed one day after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant denied temporary restraining order requests from the FBOs to prevent the unlawful detainers, according to the Santa Monica Lookout.
Santa Monica Files Lawsuit to Evict KSMO FBOs
Key Takeaways:
- The city of Santa Monica filed unlawful detainer lawsuits against the two major FBOs at Santa Monica Airport, American Flyers and Atlantic Aviation, after they ignored prior eviction notices.
- The city intends to take over FBO services, offering minimal operations and restricting fuel to biofuels and unleaded gasoline.
- These actions, along with the closure of the Typhoon restaurant due to increased lease rates, are part of the city's long-term efforts to close the airport despite a 1948 "Instrument of Transfer" obligating its perpetual operation, leading to ongoing court battles.
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