The June 24, 2020 StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) meeting covered updates on airport and airline operations during COVID-19, the status of federal aviation legislation being developed by Representative Adam Smith, and a recap of the Aviation Noise Working Group's progress on issues such as late-night noise limits, runway use, and glide slope adjustments. Several noise-related projects, including ground noise analysis and A320 aircraft whistling noise retrofits, were put on hold due to the pandemic's impact on flight patterns and airline operations. The Port of Seattle also introduced a new monthly noise reporting system, PlaneNoise, to track and share aviation noise complaint data with surrounding communities.Open full document
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Summary of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) meeting held June 24, 2020, covering updates on airport and airline operations during COVID-19, the Federal Policy Working Group status, and a recap of the Aviation Noise Working Group meeting. Topics included noise abatement programs, glide slope adjustments, and legislation being developed by Representative Adam Smith.