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2024-10-02
Certain college grads can now be air traffic controllers immediately
The FAA air traffic control tower at Orlando International Airport. Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy. The new announcement is the FAA’s latest move to tackle air traffic controller shortages that have plagued the air travel -
2024-09-30
Ask Angi: What do I need to know about indoor air quality?
By Angie Hicks Tribune News Service You give plenty of thought to how your home looks, sounds and even smells. But beyond just odors, you need to give serious thought to what’s going on with the air in your home. Bad indoor air quality (IAQ) is about more than just smell, but health and allergies. -
2024-09-20
SAMP Update September 20, 2024
After a four year pause, Environmental Review of Near-Term Projects begins October 21 with a 45 day comment period. The end result will be 2025 rulings by the FAA (NEPA) and the State of Washington (SEPA) to determine whether or not a full EIS is required. -
2024-09-18
US Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation Aviation Cybersecurity Threats
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Aviation Cybersecurity Threats” on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT. This hearing will examine cybersecurity threats faced by airports and airlines, impacts and disruptions to passengers, along with how the nation’s aviation -
2024-09-18
Port U Airport 101
Over the next five years, SEA Airport plans to invest more than $4.5 billion to enhance the travel experience from curb to gate and accommodate growing regional demand. Learn more about these important projects, including a joint project with Alaska Airlines to upgrade the North part of the Main Terminal. After presentations, attendees will take part in a narrated bus tour of the airfield. -
2024-09-13
Sea-Tac Airport cyberattack caused by global ransomware gang, Port says
A ticket agent with WestJet Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport writes a luggage tag by hand at the airport on Aug. 26, after a cyberattack disrupted computer systems. The cyberattack, by a group called Rhysida, resulted in internet and technology outages during the busy traveling season leading up to Labor Day. (Ellen M. Banner / -
2024-09-13
Port of Seattle Cyberattack Update
The Port of Seattle/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) website is currently down as part of the system outages that began Saturday, August 24. Until the website is fully restored, please check this page for official statements and updates. Please do not contact the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) with Port of Seattle and SEA Airport questions -
2024-09-05
USDOT Seeks to Protect Consumers’ Airline Rewards in Probe of Four Largest U.S. Airlines’ Rewards Practices
Thursday, September 5, 2024 Secretary Buttigieg orders airlines to provide reports, records as part of DOT inquiry aimed at protecting the value of rewards and benefits earned by travelers Inquiry follows joint CFPB-DOT public hearing on airline rewards programs earlier this year WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launched an inquiry -
2024-09-05
Port of Seattle Commission SAMP Study Session
A Commission Special Meeting will be held on September 5, 2024. 10:00 a.m., Study Session on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The meeting will be held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building Commission Chambers, located at 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle Washington. -
2024-09-03
Six Washington airports want to charge ahead preparing for electric aircraft
All-electric passenger planes are still experimental. But regional airport managers are eager to install charging infrastructure to accommodate them. By: Tom Banse – October 3, 2024 12:25 pm The managers of half a dozen Washington airports see a future where you could hop across Puget Sound or the Cascade Mountains in minutes on a non-polluting