TagVianair(108)
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2022-04-24DCA Fly Quiet White Paper
★A white paper by Vianair, Inc. examining noise abatement procedures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and proposing the development of a comprehensive Fly Quiet program to reduce aircraft noise impacts on surrounding residential communities. -
2019-06-06
Des Moines City Council Study Session SAMP Consultants Vianair, abcx2
★Joint Meeting with Aviation Advisory Committee and Aviation Consultants Consultants present: James (Jim) Allardice, Jason Schwarz, Emily Tranter, and [Airport-side consultant — Larry?] Aviation Advisory Committee members present: David, Sheila Brush, Steve Edmiston, Wendy Ghiora, Mark Proulx Mayor Pina: Please let the record show that all council members are present. Council, we have consultants here -
2026-05-19Ep #25 Highly Automated (Flight Paths Part II)
**Discover why environmental progress stalled for airport communities while cars got cleaner** Ever wonder why your car's emissions have dramatically improved over decades, but aviation seems stuck in the past? In this eye-opening episode of The Airport Communities Podcast, we explore the fascinating tale of two environmental paths that diverged after 1970. While Washington Senator Scoop Jackson spearheaded NEPA—one of the largest expansions of environmental policy in American history—and California secured game-changing carve-outs in the Clean Air Act that led to massive air quality improvements, aviation somehow got left behind. Despite Boeing being headquartered in Washington, aviation environmental standards never caught up. UW Meteorologist Cliff Mass delivers some stark perspective: those two annual flights to Europe generate more greenhouse gases than most people produce in their entire homes over a year. Meanwhile, Boeing's monopoly status has eliminated market incentives for cleaner technology. This wasn't an oversight—it was intentional. Today, every airport community continues paying the price for decisions made decades ago that exempted aviation from automotive-level engineering standards. -
2025-12-23City of Alexandria EFT payment to Vianair, Inc. – Airport noise study
The City of Alexandria, Virginia issued a payment of $4,300 to Vianair, Inc., an aviation consulting firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, for an Airport Noise Study covering the period of June through November 2025. The payment was processed via electronic funds transfer (EFT) on December 23, 2025, under check number 00028041 and invoice number 1282. This document reflects the city's ongoing efforts to monitor and analyze airport noise impacts on its community. -
2025-12-23
City of Alexandria EFT payment to Vianair, Inc. – Airport noise study
The City of Alexandria, Virginia issued a payment of $4,300 to Vianair, Inc., an aviation consulting firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, for an Airport Noise Study covering the period of June through November 2025. The payment was processed via electronic funds transfer (EFT) on December 23, 2025, under check number 00028041 and invoice number 1282. This document reflects the city's ongoing efforts to monitor and analyze airport noise impacts on its community. -
2025-11-26Invoice #1282 – Alexandria consulting services, June–November 2025
Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1282 to the City of Alexandria for $4,300 covering consulting and software services provided between June and November 2025. The work, detailed in an accompanying monthly status report, included project management, wrap-up meetings, and software analysis totaling 14.6 hours. The invoice was recommended for approval by representatives from Fairfax County and Prince George's County governments and formally approved by the City of Alexandria on December 10, 2025. -
2025-11-26
Invoice #1282 – Alexandria consulting services, June–November 2025
Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1282 to the City of Alexandria for $4,300 covering consulting and software services provided between June and November 2025. The work, detailed in an accompanying monthly status report, included project management, wrap-up meetings, and software analysis totaling 14.6 hours. The invoice was recommended for approval by representatives from Fairfax County and Prince George's County governments and formally approved by the City of Alexandria on December 10, 2025. -
2025-11-26Vianair invoice #1282 – Alexandria consulting services June-November 2025
Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1282 dated November 26, 2025, billing the City of Alexandria $4,300 for consulting services covering June through November 2025, broken down as $2,000 for consultant Jim Allerdice's work and $2,300 for Vianair software use. The invoice was supported by a Monthly Status Report documenting 14.60 total hours of work, including project wrap-up meetings, project management, and software services and analysis. The invoice was recommended for approval by representatives from Fairfax County and Prince George's County governments and formally approved by Melissa Atwood of Alexandria's Environmental Quality division on December 10, 2025. -
2025-11-26
Vianair invoice #1282 – Alexandria consulting services June-November 2025
Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1282 dated November 26, 2025, billing the City of Alexandria $4,300 for consulting services covering June through November 2025, broken down as $2,000 for consultant Jim Allerdice's work and $2,300 for Vianair software use. The invoice was supported by a Monthly Status Report documenting 14.60 total hours of work, including project wrap-up meetings, project management, and software services and analysis. The invoice was recommended for approval by representatives from Fairfax County and Prince George's County governments and formally approved by Melissa Atwood of Alexandria's Environmental Quality division on December 10, 2025. -
2025-10-28Vianair South of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Project: Final Report — Identification and Evaluation of Strategies to Reduce Aircraft Noise Impacts
This report details a community-driven project in which the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Prince George's County worked with aviation consultants Vianair to develop recommendations for reducing aircraft noise south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The project proposed modifications to flight departure and arrival procedures, including routing planes more over the Potomac River, increasing flight altitudes over residential areas, and spreading flight tracks to avoid concentrating noise over any single community. The resulting recommendations aim to improve both noise conditions and flight safety while reflecting input gathered from residents through public meetings, surveys, and community working groups.