The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board on Thursday approved a special one-year permit for the Reno National Championship Air Races that included a stipulation they continue to have a $100 million insurance policy.
Reno air race organizers get OK to continue event
May 17, 2012 By
Organizers of the Reno National Championship Air Races cleared a major hurdle Thursday in their bid to continue the annual event this fall, winning approval of a special one-year permit and moving closer to securing the necessary $100 million in insurance in the aftermath of last year's tragic mass-casualty crash.
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Reno air race organizers get OK to continue event
Reno air races win approval to continue competition this fall if organizers obey federal rules
May 17, 2012 By
RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association has cleared a major hurdle in its bid to continue holding national championship air races this fall.
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Reno air races win approval to continue competition this fall if organizers obey federal rules
Reno Air Races hires mediator to try settle suits
May 10, 2012 By
A lawyer for the Reno Air Racing Association says they are working with attorneys for several families of victims of September's deadly crash to try to settle their lawsuits out of court.
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Reno Air Races hires mediator to try settle suits
Despite tragedy, Reno air races reopen for business
March 21, 2012 By
Despite the deaths of 11 people, federal investigations and lawsuits seeking millions of dollars, organizers of the Reno air races are moving ahead with plans to hold the event again in September .
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Despite tragedy, Reno air races reopen for business
Reno Air Races officials say planning on schedule for this year's event
February 17, 2012 By
Reno National Championship Air Races CEO Mike Houghton (center) prepares to address the Reno-Tahoe International Airport committee about planning for the 2012 races.
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Reno Air Races officials say planning on schedule for this year's event
Reno Air Race CEO optimistic about permits
January 20, 2012 By
The head of the Reno Air Races Association said Thursday he expects to secure the required $100 million in insurance and all the permits needed to run the 50th annual national championships in September, despite a deadly plane crash at the event last year.
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NTSB focuses on deadly year in air races, shows
January 10, 2012 By
Despite a year that saw 11 deaths at the Reno Air Races in Nevada and five performers die at air shows elsewhere, federal regulators and air show organizers Tuesday vouched for the safety of the system, saying U.S. air show rules are stricter than those in other countries and do not need major revision.
2012 Air Races set for takeoff
January 6, 2012 By
RENO — The National Championship Air Races will return to Reno-Stead Airfield in September, putting to rest months of speculation about the future of the event after a plane crashed near the grandstands last year, killing 11 and injuring dozens more.
