Google plans to build private airport in California

YEREVAN, February 12. /ARKA/.San José International airport officials are waiting for the city approval to close a $82-million deal with Google to transform a parking lot into a private airport for search engine's fleet of aircraft, neurope.eu reported.

The proposed 29-acre area would stand on the airport's west side and accommodate Google's and other clients' jets. It would be developed and managed by Signature Flight Support, and would include an executive terminal, hangars, ramp space and aircraft servicing facilities.

Google's top three executives have at least eight jets, including a twin-aisle Boeing 767 passenger jet, published San Jose Mercury News.

San José airport published on its official site that, if the facility is built, they will receive $2.6 million each year and $400,000 in annual fuel fees from Signature Flight Support. In addition, the project would create 36 permanent jobs and 150 to 200 temporary construction positions. According to the airport, Google's plan would generate $70,000 in taxes annually in its early years and more than $300,000 on its fifth year and beyond.

"We’re pleased that the evaluation process for the development of Mineta San José International Airport’s West Side is now complete, and the recommended outcome will prove to be incredibly prosperous for SJC, the City of San José, and Silicon Valley," said Director of Aviation Bill Sherry.—0-