The U.S. Congress has approved a measure that will return Ontario International (ONT) to local control after 20 years of management by Los Angeles World Airports. The legislation that will transfer ONT to local ownership is part of the FAA reauthorization extension legislation, which passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is now awaiting action from President Obama, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
“This is a landmark day in Southern California aviation,” said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority. “We are grateful for the tremendous bipartisan support this legislation received from throughout the Southland. It completes the funding plan for the transfer of ONT from Los Angeles World Airports to the [Ontario International Airport Authority], which we continue to expect will be completed in the second half of this calendar year.
