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2025-01-30
In ‘incredibly tight’ D.C. airspace, small errors risk major tragedies
By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter Investigators are gathering evidence to determine the cause of the tragic midair collision between a U.S. Army helicopter and a passenger jet in Washington, D.C., early Wednesday night. Already a key focus is whether the helicopter was flying higher than permitted. As the American Airlines jet made a -
2025-01-28
SEA Airport Completes Pandemic Recovery with Record 2024 Volumes
Totals beat 2019 record with forecast of more to come January 28, 2025 The growth of the Seattle region continues to be reflected at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as passenger volumes reached record levels in 2024, breaking pre-pandemic marks, and forecasts predict that 2025 volumes will be even higher. “SEA Airport is one of the -
2025-01-27
Port of Seattle, Clark Construction settle lawsuits over airport project
By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Clark Construction and the Port of Seattle have reached settlements to resolve yearslong legal battles stemming from the construction of the Seattle-Tacoma Airport’s International Arrivals Facility. The parties jointly filed a settlement agreement in King County Superior Court at the end of December, capping off a pair of dueling -
2025-01-25
Port of Seattle, Clark Construction Settle Sea-Tac Airport Project Dispute
January 29, 2025 A more than two-year legal battle between the Port of Seattle and Clark Construction over the $1-billion Seattle-Tacoma International Airport International Arrivals Facility project has reached a settlement conclusion before the trial phase. The project, which features a new international arrivals hall, a redesign of the face of the existing Concourse A -
2025-01-22
The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explained
by Rebecca Leber Updated Jan 22, 2025, 10:49 PM UTC Worsening wildfires mean everyone should have a basic understanding of how to read and respond to the Air Quality Index. It’s a good idea to reduce outdoor exercise on hazardous air days to cut down on exposure.Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images Rebecca Leber was a -
2025-01-13
Removing PFAS — Trading Forever Chemicals for a Safer Firefighting Foam
Drawhorn, Omie January 13, 2025 Each day Port of Seattle firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Because the Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), they protect aircraft, travelers, staff, and airport facilities. Now, in the midst of regular firefighting activities, POSFD is taking the lead on -
2025-01-12
Superstar engineer John Hart-Smith skewered Boeing’s strategy | Obituary
By Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter More than two decades ago, aerospace engineer John Hart-Smith, then already a world-renowned expert on designing aircraft structures, gained fame beyond his field when he warned Boeing management that its shortsighted financial focus would be ruinous. In an internal Boeing presentation in 2001, and in essays written with hilariously -
Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program
The Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program was granted approval by the Port of Seattle Commission on February 27, 2024. This pilot program is to help assess products that were previously installed as part of the Sound Insulation Program and evaluate the current condition of those installations. The assessment was completed in December 2024. -
2025-01-10
DOE Announces $1.67 Billion to Montana Renewables to Significantly Expand US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Montana Renewables will expand its renewable fuels facility to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Office of Energy Dominance Financing January 10, 2025 As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced today the closing of a $1.67 billion ($1.44 billion of principal -
2024-12-29
Most complaints against Boeing, FAA go nowhere, frustrating whistleblowers
By Patrick Malone Seattle Times staff reporter Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community. Editor’s note: This story references suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, resources