2022-04-24
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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
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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
2026-05-19
**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.
2025-06-17
A Vianair project update presentation to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee regarding the DCA South of Airport Aircraft Noise and Mitigation Study. The study addresses changes in flight paths after the Metroplex implementation that resulted in increased overflights of residential areas south of Reagan National Airport, with objectives to reduce
2025-06-17
A project update presentation to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Land Use Policy Committee regarding the DCA South of Airport Aircraft Noise and Mitigation Study. The study addresses changes in flight paths after the Metroplex implementation that resulted in increased overflights of residential areas south of Reagan National Airport, with objectives to reduce overflights
2023-01-03
A memorandum of understanding between Prince George’s County, Fairfax County, and the City of Alexandria to jointly procure contractor services for an aircraft noise mitigation study. The agreement establishes a framework for working with MWAA and FAA to address aircraft noise impacts on communities near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
2021-02-01
A presentation defining aircraft dispersion as a method to introduce track variability and spread out repetitive noise events from highly concentrated flight paths. The document explains why the FAA favors Performance Based Navigation (PBN) for safety, efficiency, and operational benefits.
2020-11-05
Invoice #1187 from ABCx2, LLC to Arlington County for consulting services totaling $19,275.00. Document includes project budget summary showing total budget of $250,000 with various invoiced amounts and remaining budget of $115,237.
2019-06-07
ABCx2 (now Vianair) consulting team’s response addressing two areas of client concern: growth in airport impacts between 2012-2018 not addressed through NEPA review, and SEA 3rd runway use. Explains NEPA review processes, Part 150 studies, and proposes additional work to review historical documentation and engage with Port, FAA, and airlines.
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