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Lawmakers Approve Bill Renaming Palm Beach Airport After Trump

President’s company files a trademark claim for the exclusive rights.

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Florida. [Credit: Official White House Photo/Joyce N. Boghosian]
President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Florida. [Credit: Official White House Photo/Joyce N. Boghosian]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Florida state lawmakers passed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
  • The name change requires approval from Governor Ron DeSantis and the FAA, and if enacted, would take effect in July at an estimated cost of up to $5.5 million.
  • The Trump Organization filed a trademark for the use of the president's name on airport infrastructure and merchandise, stating it's for protection and no fees would be charged to airports.
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It is increasingly likely that Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida will be renamed after President Donald Trump.

State lawmakers passed a bill on Thursday that would change the facility’s name to President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

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