Bonner County airport staff asked the board to amend an FAA AIP grant to reflect bid pricing for a snow‑removal building, raising the AIP‑22 allocation to $759,889. A commissioner said she would not support final approval at this meeting and requested the matter be brought back when a full board is present.

Detroit's long underused city-owned airport broke ground Wednesday on a new national headquarters for helicopter touring company, marking the first new commercial development at the facility in 60 years, according to city officials. MyFlight Tours is building a $4 million, 12,000 square-foot headquarters at the Coleman A. Young International Airport, 11499 Conner Street, on the city's east side. The helicopter touring company has operated out of the airport since 2019. "We now have a national headquarters from a five-state company," said Mayor Mike Duggan, speaking at a ceremonial groundbreaking at the airport. The airport, which dates back to the 1930s, stopped regular commercial service when Southwest Airlines pulled out in 1993. It has remained in operation for corporate and private aviation, among other uses, but its fate has been in doubt over the years. MyFlight's expansion is what city officials contend is among several major investments that will revive the facility. In 2023, the city secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, to institute a 20-year airport development and strategy design plan. The city recently completed a $350,000 LED taxi lighting upgrade and $3.5 million runway renovation, and other upgrades are planned. Construction of a new control tower begins in 2026, Duggan pointed out. "Before spring's over, there's going to be another groundbreaking of another corporate hangover for jets," Duggan said. "This airport has a very bright future." MyFlight founders Sergio and Cassandra Troiani both praised city officials for their support of their company over the years. "We had one helicopter in 2019," Sergio said, when he approached Jason Watt, the airport director. But Watt made the couple feel welcome, Sergio said. The company now offers tours seven days a week from City Airport. Aside from Detroit, it operates in six other cities across the south, east and Midwest, including Baltimore, Milwaukee and Philadelphia. "We wouldn't be here without the people who believed in us," he said. laguilar@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit's city-owned airport lands first new commercial development in 60 years

Staff reported they received a federal grant application two weeks earlier and that a marketing grant was sent to MnDOT that morning; staff also said airport lease and cold-weather testing lease attorneys are still finalizing documents.

Assistant City Manager Trevor Minyard told the EDC board that City Council adopted the 2027 budget while keeping the tax rate steady and that commercial service at the airport terminal is slated to begin Nov. 11, with TSA assuming security duties soon.

The board approved multiple CIP project data sheets for airport improvements — including a $1.9M lighting-vault reconstruction, $1.27M terminal access road, and other runway/taxilane projects — with project estimates and funding steps noted.

County manager summarized and the board approved consent-agenda items including a $35,184 health rollover, a $28,000 Duke Energy grant for airport site work, an additional $740,000 for stream-restoration (bringing total to $2.2M), a $700,000 grant application for airport sewer, an ARC application for $688,500, and a $200,000 drug court grant acceptance.

The Canadian federal government has rejected the proposed expansion of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, a decision that advocates argue will prevent the destruction of Toronto's waterfront. The plan, which aimed to add new runways and infrastructure, faced strong opposition from environmental groups and local residents who feared it would harm the ecological and recreational value of the waterfront. Supporters of the rejection emphasized the importance of preserving the area's natural beauty and its role as a cultural landmark. Meanwhile, trade groups and business organizations criticized the decision, arguing that the airport expansion was crucial for boosting regional economic growth and accommodating increasing air traffic. The rejection has sparked a debate about balancing development needs with environmental protection, highlighting the complex trade-offs involved in urban planning. Advocates for the waterfront continue to push for sustainable alternatives that prioritize both economic and ecological interests, while the government remains committed to its stance on preserving the area's heritage and natural resources.

Airport director Patterson told commissioners the airport is self‑sustaining and projected higher fuel and lease revenues for FY27; staff requested funding to hire a leasing and contract specialist (six months budgeted) to handle a surge in leases tied to new aerospace development.

Aleut Real Estate, LLC recently announced a groundbreaking for the addition of a new state-of-the-art hangar facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Limestone County.

Pryor Field Airport Authority has acquired a new aircraft hangar that was previously privately owned for 24 years.

County secures funding for critical safety upgrades along East McIntosh Road.

Finance staff reported increased ramp and interest income, an accounting correction for hangar rentals and seasonal parking variability; the board requested a quarterly balance sheet to see overall financial position.

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