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The OC Board of Supervisors win a landmark settlement with the FAA

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Editor Posted in John Wayne Airport, OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County Leave a comment

(Orange County, CA) – The settlement of legal objections by the County of Orange along with the City of Newport Beach (pending approval this evening) against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prevent flight pattern variations around John Wayne Airport is a significant victory for the residents of Orange County.

“I’ve fought hard to protect our residents from the unwanted consequences of the altered flight paths allowed by the FAA,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Third District. “I led the effort to sue the FAA in order to protect our communities, which is my duty as an elected official.” Continue reading→

O.C. Supervisors awards $102M contract for Thomas F. Riley Terminal improvements

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Editor Posted in John Wayne Airport, OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2015

Contact: Rachel Gibson, John Wayne Airport, (949) 252-5197, RGibson@ocair.com

Board of Supervisors Awards $102 Million Contract for Thomas F. Riley Terminal Improvements

(Santa Ana, CA) — The Board of Supervisors has awarded a multi-year design-build contract to Swinerton Builders for $101,837,386 to complete a series of improvements to Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport.

The upgrades focus on safety, code compliance, comfort, convenience and aesthetics to bring the airport’s two older terminals in line with similar enhancements designed into Terminal C and Parking Structure C, which opened in 2011. Terminals A and B opened in 1990. Continue reading→

Barry Rondinella to take over as Director of John Wayne Airport

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Editor Posted in Barry Rondinella, John Wayne Airport, OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County, Transportation Leave a comment

New Director of John Wayne Airport Named

(Santa Ana, CA) — The director of operations for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), which operates Los Angeles International Airport, has been selected by the Board of Supervisors as the new Director of John Wayne Airport.

Barry Rondinella replaces Alan Murphy, who retired in February. He has served as LAWA’s director of operations since 2010. He previously served as deputy director for operations at Sacramento Airport and as airport director for Stockton Metropolitan Airport and the Santa Maria Public Airport.

A licensed commercial pilot, Rondinella is an Accredited Airport Executive and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Continue reading→

John Wayne Airport approves permits for ridesharing companies Uber and Wingz

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Editor Posted in John Wayne Airport, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2015
Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182, jwedge@ocair.com

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT APPROVES PERMITS FOR RIDESHARING COMPANIES UBER AND WINGZ TO BEGIN OPERATING AT THE AIRPORT

SANTA ANA, Calif. – John Wayne Airport (JWA) today issued permits for two ridesharing companies to begin providing passenger pickups at the Airport. Uber and Wingz were the first two Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) to submit the documentation required to receive JWA’s new TNC Ground Transportation Permit. Wingz intends to begin serving passengers at JWA today, March 30, and Uber plans to begin service Tuesday, March 31.

John Wayne Airport has worked with TNCs for several months to create a permit that ensures they comply with state and local requirements, and provide a safe, secure and efficient service to airport customers. Earlier this month, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a ground transportation permit for TNCs that paved the way for ridesharing services to begin. Continue reading→

Permit process for Lyft and Uber approved for John Wayne Airport

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Editor Posted in John Wayne Airport, Orange County, Santa Ana, Transportation Leave a comment

Contact: Jenny Wedge, (949) 252-5182, JWedge@ocair.com

Process Approved for Transportation Network Companies to Serve John Wayne Airport

(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Board of Supervisors has approved an operating permit that will allow Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), which include “ridesharing” services such as Uber and Lyft, to begin serving John Wayne Airport.

Under regulations set by the California Public Utilities Commission, TNCs may not operate at airports unless specifically authorized by the airport authority. Board approval of the TNC permit process will lead to TNC drivers being able to pick up passengers who have arranged for rides as well as drop off passengers. Continue reading→

Bill introduced to designate John Wayne Airport as a Port of Entry

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Editor Posted in Dana Rohrabacher, Federal Government, John Wayne Airport, Loretta Sanchez, Orange County Leave a comment

Contact: Courtney C. Wiercioch, (949) 252-5166, cwiercioch@ocair.com

Bill Introduced to Designate John Wayne Airport as a Port of Entry

(Santa Ana, CA) – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher and Congresswoman Mimi Walters have introduced a bill, H.R. 1051, that would require the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport (JWA) as a Port of Entry.

A Port of Entry airport provides customs and immigration services for arriving foreign visitors on incoming flights. The designation is made through U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Continue reading→