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McKinney National Airport receives FAA certification ahead of first commercial flights
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· September 24, 2026
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The FAA on Thursday issued McKinney National Airport (DTX) its operating certificate, the first new commercial airport certification granted in Texas in more than 20 years. The certificate allows the airport to begin commercial passenger service when it opens in November. The airport will host Av...
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Key points The certificate allows the airport to begin commercial passenger service when it opens in November. The FAA on Thursday issued McKinney National Airport (DTX) its operating certificate, the first new commercial airport certification granted in Texas in more than 20 years. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The FAA on Thursday issued McKinney National Airport (DTX) its operating certificate, the first new commercial airport certification granted in Texas in more than 20 years. The certificate allows the airport to begin commercial passenger service when it opens in November. The airport will host Av...
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