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2026-02-11Officials Claim Drone Incursion Led to Shutdown of El Paso Airport
The secretary of transportation said the military had neutralized a drug cartel drone. Two officials said testing of counter-drone technology prompted the closure. The F.A.A. initially said it would last 10 days. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted an order to ground all flights at El Paso International Airport on Wednesday. The order was initially issued -
Port Packages mapped: eligibility over time
Changes 1985-2032 The black outline depicts the 1985-2013 Part 150 noise contour. The light orange rectangle is the 92 sq mile area defined under State of Washington law (RCW 53.54.020) that is eligible for funding to mitigate noise impacts–but only those generated by Sea-Tac Airport. All sound insulated homes inside the original DNL65 (1985-2032). Sound -
2026-02-10
Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting
8c. Commission Adoption of the 2026 International Policy Agenda 10a. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise and Execute a Construction Contract for the Flight Corridor Management Project 2024 in the Amount of $6,000,000 11a. Commission Committees Briefing: 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Work Plans 11b. 2026 External Relations Workplan Briefing -
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2026-02-09Senate Ways & Means Committee Exec Session – SB 5898
Would bring WA State Aviation Fuel Tax into FAA compliance. This may open amendments to funding for noise mitigation. Maybe. It will take money from various pollution control funds (not airport). Watch meeting here: https://tvw.org/video/senate-ways-means-2026021217/?eventID=2026021217 https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5898&Year=2025&Initiative=False -
2026-02-02Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk, IATA’s Walsh says
By Tim Hepher and Huey Mun Leong Summary IATA chief says airline-supplier profit gap unsustainable Emissions targets becoming more challenging, Walsh says Engine makers are “not our partners,” IATA chief says SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The head of a body representing global airlines said on Monday shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels -
2026-02-01Senate Ways and Means Comments on SB5652/SB6240
Our comments to members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. They are tasked with approving these two important airport bills. There are cut-off dates by which bills must be voted on by this committee in order to move forward. If both bills are not voted on within the next week that will not happen. -
2026-02-01Ep #21 Maps Are Good!
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. -
2026-01-30
SB5652 Executive Session
SB 5652 is one of Senator Tina Orwall's priority bills this session will be discussed in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30. This bill is an update from last year designed to help mitigate the health environmental impacts on people living near Sea-Tac airport. The link allows you to sign in Pro (show support) or sign up for remote or in-person testimony. -
2026-01-30
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting January 27 2026
Tourism. Rental Cars. PFAS. Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting A vote on the main item of interest for airport communities was set aside–the Flight Corridor Safety Program. Of interest was the Port’s Tourism program, another 2:1 match grant funded from the Tax Levy, that has been of limited use for airport communities. The challenge