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Jun 29, 2020 (newstodate): Plans by Farsund Aircraft Storage to launch business at Norway's Farsund Lista Airport are advancing - sort of, at least..
   So far, the new company has applied with Norway's Civil Aviaiton Authority to obtain permits accepting landings at Farsund Lista Airport with one 2,990m runway allowing for operations with aircraft types including Airbus A320, Boeing 737, Airbus A330/340 and even Boeing 787 aircraft.
   In its initial response, the CAA concludes that a technical operational approval of the airport is required to handling of the proposed activities that will comprise operations with aircraft larger than operating at the airport today.
   The CAA also points to the lack of sufficient ATM and MET equipment, as well as certified fire and rescue services.
   With the airport owner Arne S. Mikalsen on its Board, Farsund Aircraft Storage is now pressing for solving the issues with the CAA to allow for opening of business at a time when aircraft storage space is in acute demand among many airlines.
   -We are already in talks with a group of airlines that need space for storage of some 25-30 aircraft, and partners including the Icelandic EASA part 145-approved maintenance company Arctic Maintenance as well as the Icelandic company GMT, Ground Maintenance Technics are ready to start operations at the airport that may eventually facilitate the parking of up to 150 aircraft, says a spokesperson.
   -The airport owner also owns several buildings near and around the airport that will accommodate new airport-related business soon to be announced.
   -Further down the road, the airport is envisaging a role in air cargo as a newly founded Norwegian company Morrow Batteries plans to build a battery cell factory for electric cars in the region. The first of four planned expansion stages should be completed in 2024 and will generate a need for air cargo uplift.
   -Not surprisingly, the communes around Farsund Lista Airport are keen to see activities opening at the airport as this will create some 45 new jobs already in the short term, the spokesperson says.