Jump to content

Big News For Little Rock National Airport

arkansas_buff

Recommended Posts

arkansas_buff Whistle-Stop

arkansas_buff

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I flew in DL's ERJ-145 to Orlando last year, and it was a very pleasant experience. Albeit I had a front row seat with all the leg room in the world. I am 6'2", and leg room is a priceless commodity. The ride was smooth, comfortable, and quiet. Walking down the isle caused me to duck my head, but in my seat... things were just fine. I've never ridden in one of the CRJ's, but I've heard several others complain about the window height.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 352
  • Created
  • Last Reply
LIT uPP Whistle-Stop

LIT uPP

Posted
Posted

Dassault Falcon Jet has two items before the Little Rock Planning Commission. The first is for a two-bay, 20,000 square foot Flight Line hanger and the second is for a three-bay, 66,000 square foot paint and prep hanger with office space. Currently, the Dassault Falcon complex consists of 713,000 square feet of hangars, shops, and offices. This should be an easy approval, as the company is a major employer and a major source of pride for Little Rock.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
cozmosis Whistle-Stop

cozmosis

Posted
Posted

Not neccessarily related to development, but probably of interest to the airport crowd nevertheless...

Memphis Could Control Some LR Nat'l Airport Approaches

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=46329

Pilots planning a landing at Little Rock National Airport could someday be directed in early approach stages by air-traffic controllers at Memphis, Tennessee. The Federal Aviation Administration says it is studying whether some of Little Rock's air-traffic control work should be handled by controllers at the Memphis International Airport.

The terminal radar approach control -- also known as TRACON -- at the Little Rock airport is one of several nationwide that the FAA is considering consolidating with larger, neighboring airports. Roland Herwig, a spokesman for the FAA's southwest region, says that, if any consolidations are made, air traffic safety will not be compromised.

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas says the FAA must conduct public hearings and publish standards that justify the merger if it is to go forward.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Aporkalypse City

Aporkalypse

Posted
Posted
Dassault Falcon Jet has two items before the Little Rock Planning Commission. The first is for a two-bay, 20,000 square foot Flight Line hanger and the second is for a three-bay, 66,000 square foot paint and prep hanger with office space. Currently, the Dassault Falcon complex consists of 713,000 square feet of hangars, shops, and offices. This should be an easy approval, as the company is a major employer and a major source of pride for Little Rock.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
theman Hamlet

theman

Posted
Posted

Saw today in the AR Dem Gaz that LR lost the direct flight to DC to Atlanta on Air Tran. How many direct flights are there from Atlanta to DC. More than there are from LR.

Also some airport commisioners are going to visit new terminals to get ideals about a possible new terminal in LR. One that has been successful and one that is not living up to its promises.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
RyanA Unincorporated Area

RyanA

Posted
Posted
Saw today in the AR Dem Gaz that LR lost the direct flight to DC to Atlanta on Air Tran. How many direct flights are there from Atlanta to DC. More than there are from LR.

Also some airport commisioners are going to visit new terminals to get ideals about a possible new terminal in LR. One that has been successful and one that is not living up to its promises.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Architect Town

Architect

Posted
Posted
Saw today in the AR Dem Gaz that LR lost the direct flight to DC to Atlanta on Air Tran. How many direct flights are there from Atlanta to DC. More than there are from LR.

Also some airport commisioners are going to visit new terminals to get ideals about a possible new terminal in LR. One that has been successful and one that is not living up to its promises.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
RyanA Unincorporated Area

RyanA

Posted
Posted
I think thats the whole reason why United is comming! DCA is much more convenient for DC travelers than IAD. I actually thought Pensacola was going to get it due to their military presence. But i guarantee you that UA would not be flying to IAD if DL got the DCA slot for LIT.

So you loose DCA, but gain a new airline, plus 2 other new flights, its still a win.

On another note.. AA will be adding XNA-DCA using one of their own existing slots.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Architect Town

Architect

Posted
Posted
I think thats the whole reason why United is comming! DCA is much more convenient for DC travelers than IAD. I actually thought Pensacola was going to get it due to their military presence. But i guarantee you that UA would not be flying to IAD if DL got the DCA slot for LIT.

So you loose DCA, but gain a new airline, plus 2 other new flights, its still a win.

On another note.. AA will be adding XNA-DCA using one of their own existing slots.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.