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Simon Golstein At any given moment, there are more than 10,000 aircraft in the air. They fly along the same routes and use the same airports, taking off and landing within moments of each other. And yet, statistics show that flying is by far the safest way to travel. This is thanks to air traffic

Author: Jodi Richards Published in: November-December 2023 In early May, Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood, CO, became that state’s first airport to offer unleaded aviation gas for piston-engine aircraft. The active general aviation facility is even offsetting associated costs for early adopters who buy the more expensive eco-friendly alternative. Executive Director Mike Fronapfel says that

Author:  Mike Schwanz Published in:  November-December Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK) in California recently made a bold environmental move by changing from standard Jet A to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The general aviation airport started offering SAF several years ago, with a goal of gradually increasing the percentage sold to 100% by the end of 2023.

By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Oct 31, 2023 The Port of Seattle plans to commit another $1.1 billion to its massive, rolling capital projects agenda at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport under its newly proposed budget for next year. Introduced late last week, the budget sets the stage for $5.3 billion in capital

Oct. 29, 2023 at 6:00 am By Manuel Villa and Isabella Breda Seattle Times staff reporters 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. SPOKANE COUNTY — Millions of years ago,

By  Isabella Breda  Seattle Times staff reporter CHERRY POINT, Whatcom County — Thick steam billowed from a series of towers and pipes, intricately woven together to form a powerhouse of the region’s energy production and Washington’s largest oil refinery. BP’s Cherry Point facility, which belched more than 2 million metric tons of climate-warming gases into

By  Renata Geraldo  Seattle Times business reporter Voters will soon decide on a key position at the Port of Seattle Commission, which manages the Port and leads policies that shape the future of one of Puget Sound’s main economic engines. For Commissioner Position No. 5, King County voters will choose between incumbent Fred Felleman, seeking

posted by AJOT | Oct 27 2023 at 09:39 AM | Ports & Terminals Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck introduced his preliminary 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan this week. Port leaders have held public briefings for Commissioners over half a dozen times over the past six months, culminating with a presentation on the proposed

BY RUSSELL FALCON THEHILL.COM  (NEXSTAR) – Watch any old movie where the characters take a flight and it looks like a glamorous getaway in-and-of-itself – but the days of comfort in the skies are long gone for most of us. And it may not surprise you to know that air travel these days is designed

However, the port’s request for a summary judgment would not affect other claims by Clark or the port’s countersuit By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Oct 20, 2023 See Correction/Clarification at the end of this article. Officials at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hope to avoid a King County Superior Court trial over a complaint filed