The outlook for the fate of Santa Monica Airport remains grim, but all hope is not lost. The U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit has referred a controversial agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica, California, to close Santa Monica Airport to a “merits panel” for further review regarding the legality of the settlement agreement.
Court Orders Review of FAA Deal To Close Santa Monica Airport
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA and the city of Santa Monica have an agreement to close Santa Monica Airport by the end of 2028 and shorten its runway, limiting jet access.
- The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is challenging this agreement, asserting the FAA failed to follow proper procedures and consider the impacts on aviation.
- A U.S. Court of Appeals has referred the controversial settlement to a "merits panel" for further review, deferring the FAA's dismissal motion and indicating ongoing legal scrutiny, despite denying an immediate halt to runway shortening.
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