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FAA concern might mean less noise relief for O’Hare’s DuPage neighbors

DuPage County Finding a way to evenly distribute nighttime jet noise is proving difficult for the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. Daily Herald File Photo Marni Pyke Months of discussions on creating an overnight runway rotation at O’Hare International Airport hit turbulence after federal officials warned Tuesday that one option for incoming jets was potentially unsafe.

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FAA Releases Aerospace Forecast

With aircraft operations expected to increase more than 25 percent over the next 20 years, the FAA is advancing major airspace modernization and infrastructure improvements to meet this tremendous projected growth. WASHINGTON – All safety, efficiency and economic indicators show that air travel in the United States is strong, according to the FAA Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years

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Fact Sheet – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years (FY) 2019-2039

Contact: Hank Price Phone: 202-267-3883 I. 2018[1] SUMMARY: ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND AIR TRAVEL  In Calendar Year (CY) 2018, U.S. real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased 2.9 percent; world real GDP increased 3.2 percent. Domestic mainline air carrier[2] yields were flat while international yields increased 5.5 percent in 2017. In real terms (adjusted for inflation in

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Paine Field is cleared for passenger takeoff, FAA says

Paine Field is cleared for passenger takeoff, FAA says After years of planning and litigation, airlines can begin service at Everett’s new terminal. by Janice Podsada and Chuck Taylor Thursday, February 21, 2019 6:08amHerald Business JournalLocal NewsAviation and spaceEverettMukilteoPaine Field EVERETT — Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the start of commercial air service at Paine