The fight over Santa Monica Airport continues. This week, Atlantic Aviation, an FBO operating at the embattled airport, filed a Part 16 complaint with the FAA against the city of Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Airport FBO Files Complaint Against City
Key Takeaways:
- Atlantic Aviation, a full-service FBO at Santa Monica Airport (SMO), has filed a Part 16 complaint with the FAA against the city of Santa Monica.
- The complaint details the city's long-standing efforts to close the airport and, specifically, its recent policy to nearly double Atlantic Aviation's rent without a long-term lease, threatening eviction and a city takeover of FBO operations.
- Atlantic Aviation requests the FAA to order the city to negotiate a long-term lease renewal at competitive rates and maintain full FBO services, citing irreparable harm if the city proceeds with its plans.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
