federal aviation administration
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Could Denver’s refusal to approve Key Lime Air contract be a risky move?
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The Denver City Council recently voted down a contract to expand Key Lime Air’s operations at Denver International Airport, citing disagreement with the company’s suspected operation of federal deportation flights on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But in doing so, could the city be rolling the dice with federal grant money the airport…
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Federal judge dismisses Boulder’s lawsuit against FAA over future municipal airport closure
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A federal judge on Monday dismissed Boulder’s lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration, which sought to confirm the city’s position that it is not legally obligated to continue operating Boulder Municipal Airport after 2040. The city sued last year because it believed it did not need the FAA’s approval to discontinue airport operations. Boulder argued…
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Colorado senators, congressman urge FAA to address noise complaints at Centennial Airport
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U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow asked the the Federal Aviation Administration in a letter Wednesday to address noise complaints at the Centennial Airport. In May of 2021, two small planes crashed mid-air over Cherry Creek State Park while attempting to land at the Centennial Airport in Arapahoe County. Though no…
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Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington nominated to lead FAA
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. “Phil Washington is a recognized leader across the transportation industry, and we are lucky to have him as our CEO at DEN,” Theresa Marchetta, the mayor’s spokeswoman, said in a statement last month. “It’s not surprising his…
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Colorado drone mystery: Air Force denies involvement as investigation intensifies
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The Air Force issued a “not us” denial Thursday, a week after The Gazette questioned whether a Wyoming base was behind the mysterious sightings of drone swarms over northeastern Colorado in recent weeks. F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, which controls a string of missile silos in an area where drones have been spotted,…
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Perlmutter-Polis helicopter safety measure was prompted by Frisco crash
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a five-year re-authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration Friday with an amendment on helicopter safety proposed by Colorado members of Congress. The amendment – proposed by U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter and Jared Polis, both Colorado Democrats – requires newly manufactured helicopters to be built with safer fuel systems approved…
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Drones could get another lift from Colorado lawmakers
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Wildfire footage captured from drones can be breathtaking, but getting that footage can often hinder firefighters in their rescue efforts. Currently emergency responders can only ask the public to keep their drones away, however, there are no local penalties. But a new law may change that. Legislation is set to be introduced at the Capitol…
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DIA audit finds airline revenue collection lacking
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Denver International Airport is not ensuring prompt payments from airlines, promptly collecting delinquent airline payments and associated interest penalties or managing airline space changes, an audit report found. Denver City Auditor Timothy O’Brien‘s staff presented those and other findings and recommendations about DIA‘s airline agreement management practices and lack of controls to the independent audit…
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? Colorado congressmen question safety of NASA’s partnership with SpaceX
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Three Colorado congressmen want greater government oversight of the NASA contractors who launch rockets at a time the space agency is trying to turn more of its operations over to private industry. Another launch by a private company took place last week to resupply the International Space Station. Although the flight from Wallops Island in…
