Two flight schools filed a lawsuit against the city of Mesa, asking a federal court to block new landing fees at Falcon Field Airport.
CAE Aviation Academy Phoenix and Thrust Flight Properties filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court, saying a city resolution passed in March that charges $20.35 per landing for most planes, will put them out of business.
The schools argue the fees unfairly target flight training because student pilots routinely perform dozens of takeoffs and landings during lessons. CAE estimates the charges will cost the company about $3.2 million a year…