March 4, 2024 The Port of Seattle plays a vital role in our region’s economy, connecting us to the world and generating jobs. We also recognize the importance of safeguarding our natural environment. That’s why in July, we adopted land stewardship principles to guide our management practices, and from there, developed two strategies: the SEA
Expensive Flights Become New Normal on $5 Trillion Green Transition
Decarbonization measures are pushing up ticket costs worldwide Energy transition means little price respite for flying public It’s passengers who’ll have to pay to neutralize aviation’s carbon footprint. Photographer: Giuseooe Cacace/AFP/Getty Images Follow International Air Transport Association By Angus Whitley The global airline industry has long warned passengers they’ll eventually have to pay some of the
Paine Field: The Region’s Next Major Airport or Small Regional Airport?
A view onto Paine Field’s airfield from the passenger terminal. (Stephen Fesler) Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Everett could see some notable expansions in the coming years to support increasing commercial passenger demand. Snohomish County, which owns the airport grounds but not the passenger terminal itself, has developed a draft master plan that is pending final
Port OKs $5M to fix soundproofing in homes near Sea-Tac Airport
By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks The Port of Seattle will spend $5 million to repair and replace soundproofing equipment it funded years ago in homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that has since failed and led to moldy windows, rotting wood frames and damaged drywall. Community advocates and residents with failed soundproofing installations in their homes celebrated the
$5 Million Approved to Pilot Noise Insulation Repair and Replacement for Near-Airport Communities
Assessment to determine the extent of replacements needed February 27, 2024 SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle Commission today directed staff to conduct an assessment regarding the effectiveness of previously installed, federally funded noise insulation packages in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). In addition, the Commission authorized $5 million in Port levy dollars
Facial recognition: Coming soon to an airport near you
By Christine Chung The New York Times On a recent Thursday morning in Queens, travelers streamed through the exterior doors of La Guardia Airport’s Terminal C. Some were bleary-eyed — most hefted briefcases — as they checked bags and made their way to the security screening lines. It was business as usual, until some approached
MRSC: Gift of Public Funds
This page provides information about the Gift of Public Funds doctrine in Washington State and how it applies to the local and state governments. On this Page [hide] Overview Origins of the Doctrine What is Prohibited? Why the Prohibitions? Permitted Actions Avoiding a Violation What Happens if a Violation Occurs? Overview The Gift of Public
Senate Commerce Committee passes Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the bipartisan Senate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2023 on February 9, 2024. The legislation includes several provisions to strengthen safety standards and oversight at the FAA and responds to safety concerns from recent aviation accidents and near-misses. Maria Cantwell “This bipartisan bill delivers
Senate Commerce Committee Passes 5-Year Bipartisan Senate FAA Reauthorization Focused on Improving Safety, Advancing Technology.
February 8, 2024 Increases FAA safety inspectors, air traffic controllers, FAA oversight of foreign repair stations Requires FAA safety technology deployment to prevent near-misses, 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, investigations of service difficulty reports Sets refund standards for non-refundable tickets, protects vouchers for five years, prohibits fees for family seating, triples fines for airline consumer violations
State of Washington: Glossary of Legislative Terms
Select letter to navigate this comprehensive, alphabetical list of legislative terms: A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y A ACT A bill adopted by the Legislature. ACTUARY A legislative staff officer appointed by the Select Committee on Pension Policy to prepare actuarial analyses of pension proposals and other items as directed by the Legislature. AD HOC COMMITTEE A committee formed for