# Committee on Aviation meeting, July 14, 2026

- When: Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: [Committee on Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation)
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928533?video=1209938978
- Transcript: [full text](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/transcripts/1209938978.txt) (7,271 words, automatic captions)

## Meeting notes

> AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.

The Aviation Committee approved Rule 59 requests and a Rule 45 report, then voted to adopt a substitute ordinance (2026-002-6369) authorizing new 20-year leases for Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support at Midway Airport. City staff presented the lease details and the financial benefits. The committee adjourned after a brief discussion.

Topics: Rule 59 requests, Rule 45 report, Midway Airport lease agreements (substitute ordinance), Adjournment

### Agenda items discussed

- [9:40](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=580) Approval of Rule 59 requests: passed
- [10:35](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=635) Approval of the January 20, 2026 Rule 45 report for the Committee on Aviation: passed
- [46:11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2771) Adoption of substitute ordinance 2026-002-6369 for lease agreements with Atlantic Aviation and Signature Flight Support: passed
- [54:50](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=3290) Adjournment of the meeting: passed

### Alderpersons who spoke

- [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (alderperson): Asked whether the union contribution described for Signature also applied to Atlantic. ([46:55](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2815)); Inquired if the construction work for the lease upgrades would be performed by union labor. ([47:21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2841)); Expressed gratitude as the alderman of the 13th Ward for the investment by the two companies. ([48:12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2892))
- [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (alderperson): Echoed Alderman Marty Quinn comments, praising the lease investments and their impact on the community. ([49:01](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2941)); Recounted personal memories of Midway’s past condition and highlighted the importance of the new investments. ([48:16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2896))
- [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute ordinance 2026-002-6369. ([46:11](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2771)); Moved to pass item 2026-002-369 (the lease ordinance). ([54:12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=3252))

### Exchanges between members

- [48:59](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=2939) Alderman Nicole T. Lee thanked Alderman Marty Quinn for his comments.
- [53:33](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/563500FE-2D76-F111-AB0C-001DD803F73F?t=3213) Alderman Nicholas Sposato thanked the chair (Chairman Matthew J. O'Shea) after moving the ordinance.

## Documents

- [Agenda](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/e60ca2a0-3976-f111-ab0c-001dd80edd69.pdf)
- [Notice](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/8e73e28f-2e76-f111-ab0c-001dd81325b3.pdf)

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