In a decision handed down, the court ruled in favor of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) position that the most recent attempt by the officials with the City of Santa Monica to ban "Category C and D" aircraft from SMO violates terms of a grant agreement made when accepting federal funds for the airport ( to read courts ruling )

January 31, 2011 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)applauded a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington , D.C. that marks another step in ensuring that business aviation will have continued access to Santa Monica Airport (SMO).