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Judge Moves Planes of Fame Air Show Lawsuit Forward

A judge has ruled that the lawsuit against the Planes of Fame Air Show can move forward. Planes of Fame
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Key Takeaways:

  • A judge has allowed a lawsuit filed by local Chino Airport businesses to proceed, aiming to shut down the Planes of Fame Air Show, rejecting the show's attempt to dismiss it.
  • The lawsuit alleges that the air show obstructs business operations by erecting barriers, causing severe traffic, and closing airspace, thereby preventing customer access and grounding other airport businesses.
  • Although the 2018 air show was permitted to continue despite the legal challenge, the plaintiffs are seeking a fair resolution for future air shows.
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Local business owners at the Chino Airport are not giving up on the idea of shutting down the Planes of Fame Air Show. A local judge has given the green light for a lawsuit after Planes of Fame attempted to thwart the idea through an anti-SLAPP motion — strategic lawsuit against public participation — claiming the suit was frivolous. Superior Court Judge David S. Cohn disagreed and will allow the lawsuit to continue.

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Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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