Question of the Week: Privatized Airports, Foreign Operators

Question of the Week: Privatized Airports, Foreign Operators – Is There a Security Risk?

Editorial Staff

Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Last week's poll found that nearly half of participants believe the Very Light Jet (VLJ) industry, despite setbacks, is not dying but experiencing "teething pains" and has a valid place in business aviation.
This week's poll focuses on the privatization of Chicago's Midway airport by a Canadian company, which marks the first major U.S. airport to be privatized.
Readers are asked to consider whether privatizing major U.S. airports is wise, and if foreign operators should be allowed to bid on such projects.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, in the wake of several setbacks for various segments of the very light jet industry, we asked if VLJs, recently seen as the hottest ticket in aviation, might be cooling down.

Nearly half of those who took a moment to participate in our poll felt the VLJ dreams is far from dead, telling us every innovation has teething pains, and while VLJs may not be a revolution, they have a place in business aviation.

For a complete (real-time) breakdown of reader responses, click here.
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

In an age where security concerns dominate the American psyche, many AVweb readers may be surprised to learn that a Canadian company is taking over the operations of Chicago’s Midway airport, making it the first major privatized airport in the U.S.. We’re curious how you’re reacting to the news (if at all). Is the privatization of major U.S. airports wise, and should foreign operators be allowed to bid?

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