The brand-new mayors in Hartford and East Hartford are still developing their stances on the facility that abuts their cities, even as a trio of airport businesses pursue a lawsuit against city lawmakers highlighting their anti-airport activism. And the active and well-funded group representing Hartford-Brainard supporters is gearing up to make the case that the airport should be expanded, not shut down. The bottom line: The consultant recommended that the airport stay open, but shut down one little-used runway to make way for industrial development. Both airport boosters and critics say they are unhappy with the consultant’s compromise and vow to challenge both the report and any moves to implement it. The Connecticut Airport Authority, which oversees Bradley International and the state’s five general aviation airports, is awaiting guidance from lawmakers on making any changes at Hartford-Brainard.
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