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2025-12-12Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement passes in Defense bill
Smith/Murray provide funding. And so many loopholes. The House of Representatives has passed its mandated National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Near the end of the bill is Section 8801, language previously put forward by Congressman Adam Smith WA-9 to allow the FAA to provide grant funding for updates to existing sound insulation -
2025-12-10Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A University of Washington research team examined the air quality benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a Washington State international airport, covering activity during the year 2024. The report, prepared by the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and submitted in December 2025, analyzes how SAF adoption can reduce harmful emissions in the surrounding region. It offers findings relevant to policymakers, airport operators, and communities concerned about the environmental impact of aviation fuel use. -
2025-12-08Cities appeal Sea-Tac airport expansion plans, including new terminal
Daily operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter The cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac are challenging the Port of Seattle’s long-term vision for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The three cities filed a petition for judicial review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s -
2025-12-07Ep #16 This Will Never End
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Cracks Down on FAA Compliance with NEPA
A legal article categorized under 'Aviation & Airport' reports that the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals cracked down on FAA compliance with NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act). The publication appears to be from a legal news outlet with a red 'IL' or 'JL' logo. -
2025-12-01
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use at a Washington State International Airport: Regional Air Quality Benefits
A University of Washington research team examined the air quality benefits of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at a Washington State international airport, covering activity during the year 2024. The report, prepared by the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences and submitted in December 2025, analyzes how SAF adoption can reduce harmful emissions in the surrounding region. It offers findings relevant to policymakers, airport operators, and communities concerned about the environmental impact of aviation fuel use. -
2025-11-30Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac file petition to review SAMP
On the last day of the sixty day deadline, the Three City ILA filed a Petition for Review in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the venue which typically reviews FAA decisions in Washington State. The petition asks the court to consider the September 24 Sustainable Airport Finding of No Significant Impacts/Record of Decision (ROD) -
2025-11-28
Ep #15 The Airport Director’s Dad Joke
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2025-11-26Sean Duffy wants you to dress for success when you fly
With the Thanksgiving holiday expected to be the busiest in FAA history, Secretary Duffy has given multiple public statements encouraging travelers to ditch their sweatpants. With rising concerns over bad behavior as flying becomes more stressful, his thinking: “When people dress better, they tend to behave better. Alternatively, the Secretary could work towards funding high-speed -
2025-11-23Where airport mitigation always falls short
Project funding shows one way to fairer outcomes Summary: The recent Miller Creek Restoration ribbon cutting was framed as a win for regional partnerships. Agreed. But a funding review shows that Burien and SeaTac ratepayers covered the majority of the cost—while the Port of Seattle used airport revenues and thus zero out of pocket. Background