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2024-09-01AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL – FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
★GAO report to Congressional committees identifying that 76% of FAA’s air traffic control systems are unsustainable or potentially unsustainable, with 58 systems having critical operational impacts on safety and efficiency. The report highlights urgent need for modernization following a 2023 national airspace shutdown due to aging system outage. -
Common environmental noise levels
★How loud is too loud? Continued exposure to noise above 85 dBA (adjusted decibels) over time will cause hearing loss. The volume (dBA) and the length of exposure to the sound will tell you how harmful the noise is. In general, the louder the noise, the less time required before hearing loss will occur. According -
City of Burbank v. Lockheed Air Terminal
★ 32In one of the most maddening examples of airport law, the United States argued for reversal (ie. allowing for local airport control) of curfews. The FAA, which had previously supported the ban, adopted a neutral position when the The Department of Transportation, filed a Friend of the Court brief arguing for reversal. Summary Holding that -
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42 USC Chapter 85, Subchapter II, Part B: Aircraft Emission Standards
★42 USC CHAPTER 85, SUBCHAPTER II, Part B: Aircraft Emission Standards Current 2024 Main Ed. (1/6/2025) [Titles 1 through 41] 2018 Ed. and Supplement V (1/3/2024) 2018 Ed. and Supplement IV (1/5/2023) 2018 Ed. and Supplement III (1/3/2022) 2018 Ed. and Supplement II (1/13/2021) 2018 Ed. and Supplement I (1/24/2020) 2018 Main Ed. (1/14/2019) 2012 -
2026-06-28Cedarhurst Neighborhood: Opposing Industrial Rezoning in Burien
Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors What is this all about anyway? Coming together to help our neighborhood Our platform aims to foster a strong community identity, which celebrates the unique and charming aspects of our Cedarhurst Neighborhood. We are nestled within the larger -
2026-06-22LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion – The Waterland Blog
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.] Dear Neighbors: You will have the chance this week to engage with personnel from the Port of -
2026-06-12Bellevue residents say new cross-lake rail line violates noise limits
By Chris Daniels,KOMO News Senior Reporter BELLEVUE, Wash. — A group of Bellevue homeowners says Sound Transit’s new 2 Line trains crossing Lake Washington are keeping residents awake at night and may be violating local noise ordinances. Residents in Bellevue’s Enatai neighborhood say a loud, low-frequency rumble generated by trains crossing the East Channel Bridge -
2026-06-09KLM operates passenger flight to Germany with a blend of synthetic kerosene
Today, in collaboration with INERATEC, MB Energy, and Hamburg Airport, KLM Cityhopper operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). This is the first passenger flight to Germany using this fuel. With this, KLM once again demonstrates that flying on e-SAF is technically possible, despite the current challenges -
2026-06-08Proposed Seattle Tacoma airport expansion will be good for region
By Angela Birney and Dana Ralph Special to The Seattle Times As elected officials, we are committed to serving the public good. That requires us not only to think beyond what’s needed for our communities to thrive today but also to focus on long-term planning for current and future residents. That is why we both -
2026-06-08KIRO7: Public weighs in on Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan
It’s no secret that the Puget Sound region is growing. To keep up with the increasing demands, The Port of Seattle created the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, a blueprint for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address the increasing volume of passengers and cargo. The public can now comment on the draft environmental impact statement, available here.