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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. -
2026-06-05
Beacon Hill’s proximity to downtown Seattle draws homebuyers
A walk through Jefferson Park in the Beacon Hill neighborhood has knockout views of the downtown Seattle skyline. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) By Victor Whitman Special to The Seattle Times Home is where … This story is part of a limited weekly series about homebuying in key places within the Seattle metro area. -
2026-05-31How safe is air travel really less risky than diving and marathons
Customers line up to board Alaska’s inaugural trans-Pacific flight to Tokyo at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last year. Fatal aviation incidents are rare, but because they are highly publicized and… (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times, 2025)More By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter If you’re worried about flying on an airplane, you’ve probably heard this -
2026-05-21JOINT STATEMENT: Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac Denied More Time to Review Airport Plan Impacts
Cities’ Request for 90-Day Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement Covering Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Not Granted BURIEN, DES MOINES, and SEATAC, Wash., May 21, 2026 — On May 18, 2026, the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac submitted a formal request to the Port of Seattle for -
2026-05-19Boeing and FAA miscalculated safety risk in md 11 fleet ntsb says
A UPS cargo jet takes off in Louisville, Ky., on July 27, 2020. (Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration failed to understand the safety risk related to several reports of a part fracturing on the MD-11 cargo plane over the last -
2026-05-18EPA to roll back PFAS limits for drinking water
The Trump administration on Monday proposed rolling back limits on “forever chemicals” that contaminate millions of Americans’ drinking water and have been linked to a range of health problems. The proposal would partially rescind the first national drinking water limits for the chemicals — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — set -
2026-05-14KCIA Vision 2045 Open House
King County International Airport-Boeing Field is at a pivotal moment, developing comprehensive plans that will determine its operations through 2045. The airport's Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study represent crucial strategic initiatives to balance safe, efficient operations with evolving aviation demands and community needs. Join airport officials on Thursday, May 14 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the KCIA Flight Service Station to discover the preferred alternative for the airport's future development. This isn't just another planning meeting—it's your opportunity to understand how proposed projects and improvements will directly impact aviation services, local operations, and surrounding communities. The Vision 2045 plan incorporates extensive stakeholder feedback and addresses critical infrastructure needs for future demand. Meanwhile, the Part 150 Study focuses on noise compatibility programs, ensuring community concerns remain central to planning decisions. With environmental analysis nearing completion and submissions to King County Council and the FAA approaching, this open house offers essential insights into decisions that will shape regional aviation for decades. Visit KCIAplanning.com for updates. -
2026-05-12State penalizes four organizations over $19,000 for fuel tank back fees at King County International Airport
Department of Ecology News Release – May 13, 2026 SEATTLE – After failing to pay a decade’s worth of back fees related to their underground storage tanks supplying King County International Airport – Boeing Field, Signature Aviation, Shultz, Inc., Sky Services, and King County have been penalized $19,681 by the Washington Department of Ecology. The