This 2019 FAA presentation, delivered to the Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table, outlines the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to understand and address aviation noise and emissions challenges. It covers the FAA's organizational structure, highlighting the Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) as the key office responsible for these issues. The presentation also provides context on aviation's significant economic impact, noting that the industry contributes 5.1% of U.S. GDP, supports 10.6 million jobs, and generates $1.6 trillion in annual economic activity.Open full document
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A presentation by Kevin Welsh and Jim Hileman from the FAA’s Office of Environment and Energy (AEE) to the SEA-TAC Stakeholder Advisory Round Table Meeting on June 26, 2019. The presentation covers the FAA’s organizational structure and the economic benefits of aviation, including aviation’s contribution to U.S. GDP, jobs, and trade balance. It is focused on FAA efforts to address aviation noise and emissions challenges.