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Even with Orange County Supervisors’ decision Tuesday, it’s unclear whether charter jet service JSX will have a home at John Wayne Airport in the future.
Charter jet service JSX has for years boasted a service flying people out of John Wayne Airport separate from commercial airlines. The fight to keep it that way continues Tuesday.
A federal judge has preliminarily ruled that a John Wayne Airport charter jet service can continue flying people separate from other commercial airline terminals, which more often see larger crowds and longer check-ins.
A growing backlog of state unemployment claims and concerns among local labor leaders over whether laid off workers will get their jobs back keeps a spotlight on unemployment.
The vote caps a years-long saga filled with corruption allegations and non-transparency concerns hurled at several supervisors.
Several county supervisors have been called out regarding their handling of the private jet contracts.
Orange County supervisors are moving forward with three companies to take over non-airline aviation services at John Wayne Airport.
Airport expansion foes fear that what started as a home to small planes has over the years turned into a more ambitious enterprise with increased international clientele.
Airport officials came under significant criticism from residents in the wake of Wednesday’s meeting over the total breakdown in phone conferencing.
Newport Beach City Council members on Tuesday were in agreement that OC officials need to curb any additional noise, flyovers or private jet increases.