FAA won't appeal DOT ruling on airport bids - Houston weather, traffic, news | FOX 26 | MyFoxHouston

FOX 5 I-Team investigates

FAA won't appeal DOT ruling on airport bids

Posted: Updated:
ATLANTA, Ga. -

The Federal Aviation Administration says it won't appeal a state Department of Transportation ruling on airport bids.

The fight was over whether key supporters of Mayor Kasim Reed should be considered disadvantaged minority businesses at the airport.

The four food companies included former Mayor Maynard Jackson's widow, their daughter and Mayor Reed's first campaign chairman, Daniel Halpern.

Earlier this year, the FAA said the four companies weren't disadvantaged and should be decertified.  

The DOT then investigated and found the four companies did qualify.

The FAA's latest statement appears to  put the issue to bed.

  • I-Team Story Archive

  • FOX 5 I-Team investigates

    Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
    The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
    The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
  • FOX 5 I-Team investigates

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
    What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
    What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:56:24 GMT
    Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap. 
    Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap.  If you have more than one child who needs braces, you have quite an expense on your hands—but FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle found some ways to make it a little more manageable.

Contact the FOX 5 I-Team

* denotes required fields

Log InNot you? Log out
We're sorry, but only one entry is allowed per person.
Thank you for your continued interest.

Thanks for contacting FOX 5.  To reach our newsroom by phone, please call (404) 898-0100.

Powered by WorldNow

KRIV FOX 26
4261 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77027

Phone: (713) 479-2801
Fax: (713) 479-2859

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices