TagAviation Emissions(19)
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D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Cracks Down on FAA Compliance with NEPA
Article discusses a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that addresses FAA compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The court appears to have made rulings that strengthen environmental review requirements for aviation projects. -
2025-10-29SAF Pathway Comparison Chart
A comparison chart showing different Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pathways including HEFA-SPK, FT-SPK, Alcohol-to-Jet, and Power-to-Liquid/e-fuels. The chart compares feedstock sources, emissions reduction potential, scalability, and implementation notes for each pathway. -
2025-10-03Urban Ultrafine Particles Advisory Group Meeting
Meeting minutes from the UFP Advisory Group discussing research priorities for ultrafine particle health effects, mitigation strategies, and exposure reduction in aviation-impacted communities. Participants included University of Washington researchers, public health officials, school district representatives, and community leaders focusing on air quality and health impacts near Sea-Tac Airport. -
2025-10-03Urban Ultrafine Particles – Advisory Group Meeting
Meeting agenda for University of Washington advisory group focused on urban ultrafine particles research. The 3-hour meeting covers partner updates, UW research highlights, policy landscape review, regional monitoring enhancements, and open forum discussion to address knowledge gaps from the MOV-UP study. -
2025-10-03
Urban Ultrafine Particles – Advisory Group Meeting
Advisory group meeting presentation focused on urban ultrafine particles, likely related to aviation emissions and air quality impacts on airport communities. The meeting appears to be part of ongoing research or policy discussions regarding particulate matter from aircraft operations. -
2025-10-01Impacts of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality Near Hanscom Field, Bedford, Massachusetts – Results of a Two-Season Monitoring Campaign
A comprehensive study measuring ultrafine particles, lead, and other air pollutants from aviation emissions at Hanscom Field across four surrounding Massachusetts towns. The study found that UFP concentrations were up to two-fold higher at downwind sites and often exceeded WHO guidelines, with the highest impacts in Bedford and Lexington. -
2025-09-15SMPS Particle Bin Counts and Geometric Mean at 10th&Weller
A scientific chart showing SMPS (Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer) particle bin count measurements and geometric mean data collected at the 10th & Weller monitoring location over a 24-hour period. The contour plot displays particle size distribution data from 5nm to 382nm, with logarithmic color scaling showing particle concentrations from September 15, 2025. -
2025-08-16Aircraft Flying Over Seattle Metropolitan Area
Aerial view showing commercial aircraft flying over the Seattle metropolitan area with Mount Rainier visible in the background. The image depicts multiple aircraft including what appears to be commercial jets flying over the city’s urban landscape and waterways. -
2025-02-14Washington State Air Pollution Map – Airport Communities
Map of Washington State showing cumulative levels of criteria air pollution with numbered markers indicating 16 airport-impacted communities. The map uses green shading to represent pollution levels from highest to lowest, with communities like Ellensburg, Everett, South King County, and others marked with red numbered circles. -
2024-05-182025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization Wins for Washington – Alternative Aviation Fuel Investments
Announcement of provisions in the 2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization bill focused on advancing aviation technology and sustainability through the Airport Improvement Program. The bill includes studying electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft integration, expanding alternative fuels research, and developing coordinated strategies for new aviation fuel systems to protect airport communities.