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Florida Pilot Sues to Block Trump Airport Renaming

4/17/2026

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  • Florida pilot George W. Poncy Jr. filed a lawsuit to block a renaming of Palm Beach International Airport as "President Donald J. Trump International Airport."
  • The law requires naming rights from the Trump Organization, raising feasibility concerns.
  • Supporters, including Republican lawmakers and the Trump family, cite United States President Donald Trump’s ties to the area.
  • Public reaction is mixed, with some questioning costs; a hearing date has not been set.