TagFAA(797)
-
2025-01-07Aviation-Impacted Communities Act: House Bill Text (119th Congress, 1st Session)
The Aviation-Impacted Communities Act, introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Smith of Washington, would require the FAA to provide noise mitigation funding to communities affected by airport noise even if they fall outside the current 65 DNL sound threshold. The bill would make these communities eligible for Airport Improvement Program funds, allow them to establish local boards to address airport noise, and direct the National Academy of Sciences to study aviation impacts at major hub airports — including King County, WA (Sea-Tac) — across the country. -
2025-01-07Aviation-Impacted Communities Act Bill Text — Introduced by Rep. Adam Smith, 119th Congress
A bill introduced by Mr. Smith of Washington in the 119th Congress, 1st Session, cited as the 'Aviation-Impacted Communities Act,' requiring the Federal Aviation Administration to provide funding for noise mitigation for vertical fenceline communities. The document is dated January 7, 2025, and is directly relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2025-01-07
Aviation-Impacted Communities Act: House Bill Text (119th Congress, 1st Session)
House bill text introduced by Rep. Adam Smith of Washington (119th Congress, 1st Session) titled the ‘Aviation-Impacted Communities Act.’ Requires the FAA to provide Airport Improvement Program (AIP) noise mitigation funding to aviation-impacted communities outside the 65 DNL contour (vertical fenceline communities). Mandates the FAA Administrator contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study -
2025-01-07
Aviation-Impacted Communities Act Bill Text — Introduced by Rep. Adam Smith, 119th Congress
A bill introduced by Mr. Smith of Washington in the 119th Congress, 1st Session, cited as the 'Aviation-Impacted Communities Act,' requiring the Federal Aviation Administration to provide funding for noise mitigation for vertical fenceline communities. The document is dated January 7, 2025, and is directly relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. -
2024-12-19
Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida
Action Notice. Summary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) for the Naples Municipal Airport (the Airport). On December 9, 2021, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the NAA were in compliance with applicable requirements. The -
2024-12-19FAA Approval of Noise Compatibility Program Update, Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida
The FAA approved a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update for Naples Municipal Airport in Naples, Florida, effective December 9, 2024. The approved measures include a residential sound insulation program, land use planning recommendations, purchase of avigation easements, and several community outreach and monitoring initiatives. One proposed measure related to revised flight procedures was not acted upon at this time, as it requires further FAA review. -
2024-12-18DCA’s Coveted Beyond-Perimeter Slots Awarded to Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United
In October, I wrote about Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines tentatively being awarded beyond-perimeter slots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). For context, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a bill that will allow five beyond-perimeter slots to be added. Each accommodate a flight that breaches the past 1,250-mile limitation -
2024-12-13Comments on the FAA EA: SAMP Draft Environmental Assessment (Debi Wagner)
This document presents formal public comments opposing an FAA Environmental Assessment for expansion projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The author argues that the stated justification for expansion is misleading, contending that airport growth would not automatically occur without new gates and terminals since FAA safety rules already cap the number of aircraft operations. Additional concerns raised include disproportionate health burdens on nearby communities, unreliable air pollution modeling, inadequate environmental justice analysis, and failure to properly assess cumulative public health and climate impacts. -
2024-12-12FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick
Mike Whitaker’s resignation comes at a time of turmoil for the agency, which is facing air traffic controller shortages and aging equipment. By Oriana Pawlyk 12/12/2024 09:07 AM EST The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is resigning in January, leaving the aviation safety agency without a confirmed chief in the middle of a major probe -
2024-12-11Compliance Guidance Letter 2024-02, Guidance for Aviation Fuel Tax Revenue Use Compliance Testing Plan
The FAA's Financial Compliance Division issued guidance in December 2024 establishing a testing plan to verify that states and local governments properly direct aviation fuel tax revenues toward airport and aviation purposes, as required by federal regulations. The plan outlines how jurisdictions are selected for review, what financial data they must submit, and how compliance is evaluated — with the State of Washington serving as the initial pilot case for the program.