Can Neighbors Impacted by SMO Unite?

• Martin Rubin
• Apr 13, 2012

The question will be the focus of a community meeting later this April.

Environment

Santa Monica Airport: Strike Three, You're Out!

• Martin Rubin
• Mar 21, 2012

Noise and air pollution at SMO have long been problems for nearby residents, now there's new reasons to believe the airport is also unsafe.

Call to Action: Petition EPA to Ban Lead in Aviation Gas

• Martin Rubin
• Feb 14, 2012

Help lessen Santa Monica Airport's toxicity with this easy-to-do petition.

Santa Monica Airport Economics 101

• Martin Rubin
• Jan 23, 2012

When all revenues and expenses are taken into consideration, the expenses to operate SMO exceed the revenues by $89,720.

Environment

Score One for City of Santa Monica Over FAA!

• Martin Rubin
• Jan 10, 2012

It has been awhile since we heard about the 250 degree heading for IFR piston aircraft departures that caused such a stir. Who prevailed?

SMO Flight Schools Throw a Meatless Bone to Airport

• Martin Rubin
• Dec 22, 2011

Santa Monica Airport flight schools offer to reduce their nighttime activity, but don't go far enough.

Santa Monica City Officials to Meet with FAA in D.C.

• Martin Rubin
• Sep 8, 2011

Let's all hope for positive results.

Is it an Airport Survey or a Ploy to Affect Public Opinion?

• Martin Rubin
• Sep 6, 2011

The survey asks, "Now you've heard both sides. Should SMO be kept open or closed?"

Here We Go Again. Student Pilot Crashes Into a Home at 21st and Navy Streets.

• Martin Rubin
• Aug 30, 2011

I need to be there to let reporters know the community viewpoint.

Taking the 250 IFR Takeoff Procedure to the Santa Monica City Council

• Martin Rubin
• Aug 29, 2011

Is it asking Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom too much for one minute more to finish my two minute comment?