Two small plane crashes in a week shouldn't raise concerns about safety at a California airport, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration says.

By Chris Bagley, North County Times, Escondido, Calif. Apr. 8--CARLSBAD -- Construction of a new terminal is moving ahead at McClellan-Palomar Airport, one of several steps aimed at making the airport more attractive for commercial flights.

By Zach Fox, North County Times, Escondido, Calif. Jan. 17--CARLSBAD -- Rising oil prices have forced US Airways to discontinue its service from Carlsbad's McClellan-Palomar Airport, making its final flight Feb. 12, a company spokesman said Wednesday.

By Paul Sisson, North County Times, Escondido, Calif. Nov. 20--CARLSBAD --- When it's finished, passengers should feel like they have been bumped from coach to first class.

By Barbara Henry, North County Times, Escondido, Calif. Sep.