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Make Aviation Great Again: Donald Trump airport flies through first Senate stop
- SB 706 would rename Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport, pending FAA approval and local agreement.
- Sen. Debbie Mayfield sponsors the bill to pursue the airport rename.
- Supporters cited Trump’s influence and residency in Florida as a reason for renaming.
- Palm Beach County officials voiced support for moving forward with the rename.
- A House version of the legislation is being carried by Rep. Meg Weinberger.
- The proposal would apply state naming rules, with FAA and local agreements needed for implementation.
- The article includes commentary from local readers reacting to potential airport renaming.
- The Senate Transportation Committee discussed the bill in Palm Beach County context.
- Florida Politics lists contributors and contact information for the publication.
- The article notes the airport rename would require agreement on commercial use of Trump’s name.
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