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Sunday, April 29, 2018

After setback, group angry about DC airplane noise vows to continue fight

(Click on the image for Nick Iannelli's WTOP report)
  • The FAA revised flight paths around the United States under the NextGen plan, which uses more precise, satellite-based navigation to save time, increase how many planes airports can handle and reduce fuel burn and emissions.
  • In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan has threatened to sue the FAA, saying he has heard from “countless Marylanders” about how aircraft noise around Reagan National and BWI-Marshall airports has made residents “miserable in their own homes.” [Has he heard from you?]
  • More information is here. An FAA report proposing concept changes to current arrival and departure flight paths is here.
  • DC and Virginia residents are making their complaints known. Maryland residents should also.
  • File your complaint here.
  • Track the flight activity in to and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, along with information about each aircraft, and measured noise levels by clicking here. Data is delayed one hour.