Oregon Aviation group calls private jet proposal at Hillsboro Airport 'a horrendous project'

Oregon Aviation group calls private jet proposal at Hillsboro Airport 'a horrendous project'

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Private jets could soon be a much bigger presence at Hillsboro Airport, as the city council is deciding whether to let a proposed $38-million jet hub move forward. The project already has a green light, but an appeal is now putting the controversial SkyHarbour plan in front of the council at [...]

Proposed Expansion of Hillsboro Airport Draws Criticism

Proposed Plans for Six Private Jet Hangars at Hillsboro AirportHILLSBORO, OR – In a nearly six-hour meeting Tuesday night, Hillsboro City Councilors heard from airport neighbors opposed to New York-based Sky Harbour’s plans to expand Hillsboro’s airport with six private jet hangars for expanded traffic. Sky Harbour’s attorney says the plans have already been approved. Hillsboro’s Planning Commission granted initial approval of the nearly-200,000…