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2017-04-25 00:00Petition to the Port of Seattle Commission – Add Two Noise Monitors on Vashon Island to the Port’s Existing System of 24 Monitors
A petition to the Port of Seattle Commission requesting the addition of two noise monitors on Vashon Island to monitor aircraft noise from new FAA NextGen flight procedures. The petition cites concerns about focused flight paths over Vashon Island at low altitudes affecting approximately 250 arrivals per day in Southflow operations. -
2017-04-16 20:42
FAA Responds to City of Burien’s Petition Regarding Turbo Prop Overflights
News from the City of Burien 04/16/2017 On April 13, 2017, the City of Burien received a letter from the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) stating they would be ceasing the North Flow flight patterns over Burien. The North Flow flight corridor, also known as the “New Route,” has caused significant noise impacts to Burien parks, -
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NextGen Implementation Plan 2016
Working in close collaboration with our aviation community partners, the FAA completed the majority of NextGen’s foundational infrastructure in 2015. Operators are already reaping benefits from the delivery of these programs, upon which we are continuing to build in 2016. We are pleased to provide you with the latest information on six of the programs that are reshaping operations in the National Airspace System (NAS): • Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) • Data Communications (Data Comm) • En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) • Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) • NAS Voice System (NVS) • System Wide Information Management (SWIM) With the exception of NVS, which is still in the test and evaluation phase, each of these programs is delivering benefits today while providing a platform for additional capabilities that will provide even more benefits in the coming years. Timelines for new NextGen capabilities that are being developed and matured through our implementation portfolio process are highlighted in the second half of this report. Data Comm wrapped up operational trials in Memphis and Newark, and as of this writing, tower departure clearance services are now available at more than airports, including all of the New York area airports. Towers at a total of 56 airports are expected to be equipped for Data Comm departure clearances by the end of 2016 — 3 years ahead of schedule. Through our Equip 2020 outreach effort, we have made tremendous strides in fostering ADS-B equipage well in advance of the 1 January 2020 mandate. Since… -
FAA: Shoot down a drone, go to jail (for up to 20 years!)
Daniel Howley Technology Editor Turns out that firing a gun into the air to shoot down your neighbor’s drone is illegal. In other news, water is wet. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to Forbes that — despite what some well-armed citizens may think — trying to shoot down a drone is, in fact, a felony punishable -
2016-03-04 12:10Mukilteo v DOT/FAA 13-70385
Summary from Justia Petitioners challenged the FAA’s decision that no Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is necessary to commence operating commercial passenger service at Paine Field in Snohomish County. The court held that the scope of the FAA’s demand-based projections were not arbitrary and capricious. In this case, the FAA determined that there were no connected -
2014-11-07 00:00FAA determination pursuant to 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 161 – LAWA Application for easterly Stage 3 aircraft departure restrictions at LAX
Federal Aviation Administration’s decision disapproving Los Angeles World Airports’ application to restrict and penalize certain easterly Stage 3 aircraft departures from Los Angeles International Airport between midnight and 6:30AM. The FAA found that while LAWA’s application met three of six statutory conditions, all conditions must be satisfied for approval. -
2014-11-07 00:00FAA determination pursuant to 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 161 – LAWA Application for easterly Stage 3 aircraft departure restrictions at LAX
Federal Aviation Administration’s decision disapproving Los Angeles World Airports’ application to restrict and penalize certain easterly Stage 3 aircraft departures from Los Angeles International Airport between midnight and 6:30AM. The FAA found that while LAWA’s application met three of six statutory conditions, all conditions must be satisfied for approval. -
2014-11-07 00:00Federal Register – Airworthiness Directive and Airport Revenue Policy Amendment
Federal Register publication containing an airworthiness directive for Bombardier aircraft landing gear components and a final policy amendment regarding FAA requirements for the use of airport revenue from aviation fuel taxes. The policy confirms that state and local aviation fuel tax proceeds must be used for airport-related purposes or state aviation programs. -
2014-02-25 23:00
Policy And Procedures Concerning The Use Of Airport Revenue; Proceed from Taxes on Aviation Fuel
Policy And Procedures Concerning The Use Of Airport Revenue; Proceed from Taxes on Aviation Fuel Created by the Federal Aviation Administration Port of Seattle Posted by the Federal Aviation Administration on Feb 25, 2014 The Port of Seattle, owner and operator of Seattle – Tacoma International Airport (“Sea-Tac”), agrees that proceeds generated from taxes on