• 2024-01-20 23:06

    NTSB Investigators Examining Aircraft Parts

    Two NTSB investigators in protective gear examine what appears to be aircraft debris or parts on grass in a residential area. The investigators are wearing blue coveralls with NTSB patches and are carefully handling what looks like a white aircraft component with a rectangular opening.
  • 2024-01-20 23:05

    Flight Departures Board – April 01

    Airport departure board showing flight information for April 1st at 9:26 AM. Displays flights from various cities including Anchorage, Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas and others, operated by airlines such as Alaska, Delta, Southwest, and United. Several flights show cancellations while most are on-time.
  • 2024-01-01 00:00

    Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024 – Category III Selection Summary

    Version 8.30.19 Selection Summary Page 1 of X CATEGORY III SELECTION SUMMARY Solicitation Name: Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024 Solicitation Number: 00321214 Contract Administrator: Tae Stacy I. SOLICITATION SUMMARY Brief Description of Scope of Work: The Flight Corridor Safety Program (FCSP) is an ongoing program to manage obstructions consisting of trees and other vegetation at and around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Airport) and replant lower-height native vegetation on or near the removal sites. This program is necessary to meet the Aviation Division’s goals of ensuring safe and secure aircraft operations. Estimated Contract Value: Estimated Value $2M- Initial Commission Approval for Phase I $500,000. Estimated Contract Duration: Initial year plus option to extend for 3 years. Number of Contracts: 1 II. FIRMS, SHORTLISTING, & RATING A. Firm Names: Criteria A Specialized Experience & Technical Competenc y of Key Individuals Criteria B Project Approach Criteria C Diversity in Contracting Criteria D Interview Shortlist ed Y/N Awarde d Y/N Business Classificati on 1. AECOM Marginal Marginal Good N/A N N NSB 2. HNTB Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding Y Y NSB 3. Jacobs Engineering Good Good Outstanding Good Y N NSB 4. RS&H Good Acceptable Good Acceptable Y N NSB III. SELECTION PROCESS A. Proposal Evaluation
  • 2023-12-30 22:06

    JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Aircraft at Airport

    A JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 passes a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 as it taxis on the runway at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee / The Associated Press, 2022)
  • 2023-12-27 18:14

    Seattle Cityscape with Mount Rainier

    Aerial view of Seattle showing the city skyline, waterfront with boats and marina, and Mount Rainier visible in the background. The image captures autumn foliage and urban development along what appears to be Lake Union or similar waterway.
  • 2023-12-27 01:09

    Airport Terminal with Japan Airlines and Lufthansa Aircraft

    Aerial view of an airport terminal showing commercial aircraft including a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner in the foreground and Lufthansa aircraft at gates. Ground support vehicles and airport infrastructure are visible on the tarmac.
  • 2023-12-19 13:05

    Aircraft with Santa Claus Nose Art

    Image shows a commercial aircraft with festive nose art featuring Santa Claus painted on the front fuselage. The plane appears to be on the ground at an airport with ground crew visible nearby.
  • 2023-11-15 00:00

    Federal Register Policy on Definition of Aeronautical Activities

    78448 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 15, 2023 / Notices the individual registers for a credential. We ask for the User ID (username and password) every time an individual signs in to our automated services. If individuals opt for the enhanced or upgraded account, they also either receive an email message or a text message on their cell phones (this serves as the second factor for authentication) each time they sign in. The respondents are individuals who choose to use the internet or Automated Telephone Response System to conduct business with SSA. Type of Request: Revision of an OMB- approved information collection. Modality of completion Number of re- spondents Frequency of response Average burden per response (minutes) Estimated total annual burden (hours) Average theoretical hourly cost amount (dollars) * Average wait time in field office (minutes) ** Total annual opportunity cost (dollars) *** Internet Registrations .............................. 11,788,914 1 8 1,571,855 * $29.76 ........................ $46,778,405 Internet Sign-Ins ...................................... 124,989,089 1 1 2,083,151 * 29.76 ........................ *** 6,194,574 Intranet Registration (RCS) ..................... 54,908 1 8 7,321 * 29.76 ** 24 *** 871,492 Totals ............................................... 136,832,911 ........................ ........................ 3,662,327 ........................ ........................ *** 53,844,471 * We based this figure on average U.S. citizen’s hourly salary, as reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics data (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm#00- 0000). ** We based these figures on the average FY 2022 wait times for field offices, based on SSA’s current management information data. *** This figure does not represent actual costs that SSA is imposing…
  • 2023-09-25 23:46

    Wetland Area Near Airport with Aircraft

    Image shows a muddy wetland area with standing water, wooden posts, and fallen logs in the foreground. In the background, multiple commercial aircraft are visible parked at what appears to be an airport, with a control tower and residential areas visible in the distance.
  • 2023-09-24 01:24

    Aircraft Approach with Airport Landing Lights

    Image showing a commercial aircraft on final approach with landing gear extended, approaching a runway with illuminated approach lighting system. The photograph captures the aircraft from below against an overcast sky with the characteristic red and white runway approach lights visible in the foreground.