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2019-12-09
CATEX Controversy: The Ninth Circuit Strikes Down FAA Decision to Exempt a Sea-Tac Operational Change from Environmental Review
The process for approving changes in airport operations and development projects may now be more complicated, time-consuming, expensive and uncertain, due to a new federal appeals court decision. The decision faults the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for rushing through its approval of a new procedure for turning southbound turboprops to the west in certain wind -
Adam Smith Letter to GAO study on FAA impacts
The Honorable Gene Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2019 Dear Mr. Dodaro: I write regarding the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) study on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) measurement, evaluation, and mitigation of aircraft noise in communities surrounding “metroplexes” (areas with complex and multiple-airport air -
Quiet Skies Coalition Update
Good Friends & Citizens of Burien, On Wednesday, the City of Burien appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Seattle. Our attorney Matt Adams of Dentons law firm and the FAA’s attorney presented oral arguments before a panel of three judges who asked pointed questions of both sides. My -
2019-10-23Burien v FAA #18-71705 oral arguments before US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit
18-71705-2019-11-27.pdf Judge Ikuta: Good morning. Matthew Adams (Burien): And may it please the court, my name is Matthew Adams appearing for the City of Burien. I’m joined by Lisa Marshall, the City Attorney. I’d like to reserve three minutes if I could and I’ll keep my eye on the clock. This case is about -
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2019-09-28Jo 7110.126A
FAA Order JO 7110.126A providing procedural guidance for Consolidated Wake Turbulence procedures and separation minima to Air Traffic Organization personnel. The order incorporates select wake turbulence separation minima from existing FAA orders and establishes new aircraft wake categories to improve operational efficiency while maintaining safety standards. -
2019-09-28JO_7110
FAA order providing procedural guidance for Air Traffic Control regarding Consolidated Wake Turbulence procedures and separation minima. The order incorporates select wake turbulence separation minima from previous FAA orders and requires facilities to receive authorization and training before implementation. -
FAA Has Made Progress in Implementing Its Metroplex Program, but Benefits for Airspace Users Have Fallen Short of Expectations
FAA has made progress in implementing its Metroplex program but has experienced difficulties meeting timelines and has yet to fully resolve key obstacles. While FAA has completed 7 of 12 Metroplex locations, the Agency does not expect to complete all remaining locations until 2021, 4 years later than originally planned.Delays have occurred largely due to -
UproarLA: Nextgen Nightmare @ Burbank Airport (FAA and BUR LIED)
FAA and BUR LIED | www.uproarla.org UproarLA has discovered the truth of how San Fernando Valley communities were sacrificed by the FAA and Burbank Airport in the name of efficiency and NextGen technology. Burbank Airport was alerted back in 2015 that new “condensed” flight paths would inundate quiet neighborhoods with airplane noise and pollution, and