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# Cities Association Of Santa Clara County

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- [Cities Association Seeks Applicants for Interim Director](https://citiesassociation.org/cities-association-seeks-applicants-for-interim-director/) - The Cities Association of Santa Clara County Joint Powers Authority (CASCC JPA) seeks proposals/applications from qualified professionals to serve as its Interim Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the principal administrative and strategic advisor to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and is responsible for providing executive leadership, governance support, legislative analysis, financial
- [Upcoming Selection Committee Appointments on Regional Bodies](https://citiesassociation.org/upcoming-selection-committee-appointments/) - California Government Code Section 50270 requires appointments to regional bodies be made by a selection committee comprised of mayors or their designees from each city in the county. The Cities Association City Selection Committee fulfills this legality and will meet at 4:30pm on January 26, 2023 to appoint and nominate electeds to upcoming vacancies: 1.
- [Whats New! Feb-April 2022](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-feb-april-2022/) - We've had an info and action-packed year so far! Here's a rundown of our past several meetings: February Legislative Action Committee & Board of Directors Meetings Link to Recording Asm. Marc Berman - "A Conversation on VTA Governmental Reform" Office of Sen. Dave Cortese - Discussion of Brown Act Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative presentation
- [What's New! January 2022 In Review](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-january-2022-in-review/) - The Cities Association kicked off the new year with three fruitful meetings. Board of Directors Link to meeting recording (Please download recording if loading video in-browser is slow) Highlights: The Board approved the CASCC's 2022 Vision and Goals (click here to view), with the addition of climate change, as well as a calendar for 2022
- [What's New! November Update](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-november-update/) - CASCC's Legislative Action Committee and Board of Directors held meetings Thursday that were chock-full of informative presentations and discussion. Here are some highlights. Legislative Action Committee (6-7pm) Click here for agenda/packet 2020-21 Legislative Year-in-Review by Senator Dave Cortese Staff report (click here to view) Recording (click here to view) SB 9 Presentation from Planning Collaborative
- [What's New! October Update](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-october-update/) - The Board of Directors met virtually on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 7-9 PM. Here’s a wrap up of the meetings. Board Members and Alternates, please feel free to use this when reporting out to your Councils! Agenda [click here] Consent agenda was approved which included: Approval of September meeting minutes Received September financial
- [FAA Notification - FAA Western-Pacific Community Engagement Officer](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-notification-faa-western-pacific-community-engagement-officer/) - For SCSC Roundtable members and interested parties, the following FAA notification is being posted to the SCSC Roundtable website for reference. On behalf of FAA’s Marina Landis, Good day, It has been a pleasure working with you in my capacity as the Community Engagement Officer for the Western-Pacific Region of the FAA. My detail has
- [San Francisco International Airport Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Community Meeting](https://citiesassociation.org/san-francisco-international-airport-ground-based-augmentation-system-gbas-community-meeting/) - SFO Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Update The City of Palo Alto is hosting a second community meeting via Zoom on August 26, 5-6:30 p.m., at which San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will provide an update to the community on SFO’s Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS), including new Community flight Procedure Packets (CFPP) available since
- [Two Housing Discussions This Week In Santa Clara County](https://citiesassociation.org/two-housing-discussions-this-week-in-santa-clara-county/) - Via The Patch - Link to article The events are part of "Let's Talk Housing," a collaborative effort by cities and the county as they address the Housing Element law. By Bay City News SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County. The
- [Gilroy Residents Invited To Discuss Housing Element](https://citiesassociation.org/gilroy-residents-invited-to-discuss-housing-element/) - Via The Patch - Link to article The events are part of "Let's Talk Housing," a collaborative effort by cities and the county as they address the Housing Element law. By Bay City News GILROY, CA — Two virtual meetings are taking place this week on housing issues in Santa Clara County. The first meeting
- [Congressional Offices – Press Release – July 23, 2021 – Reps. Eshoo, Speier, Panetta Respond to FAA Decision Not to Adopt Select Committee Recommendation on Aircraft Noise](https://citiesassociation.org/congressional-offices-press-release-july-23-2021-reps-eshoo-speier-panetta-respond-to-faa-decision-not-to-adopt-select-committee-recommendation-on-aircraft-noise/) - Congressional Offices – Press Release – July 23, 2021 – Reps. Eshoo, Speier, Panetta Respond to FAA Decision Not to Adopt Select Committee Recommendation on Aircraft Noise Reps. Eshoo, Speier, Panetta Respond to FAA Decision Not to Adopt Select Committee Recommendation on Aircraft Noise PALO ALTO, C.A. – Today U.S. Reps. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18),
- [Summary - City of Los Angeles and Culver City v. Stephen Dickson, et al. (July 8, 2021)](https://citiesassociation.org/case-study-city-of-los-angeles-and-culver-city-v-stephen-dickson-et-al-july-8-2021/) - Summary of a legal case study related to FAA procedures The cities of Los Angeles and Culver City filed a petition for review of the FAA’s action with the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals contending that the FAA failed to conduct proper environmental review for the amendments to three arrival procedures prior to their adoption as
- [FAA Community Involvement Materials Available from the Northern California Airspace Public Workshop](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-community-involvement-materials-available-from-the-northern-california-airspace-public-workshop/) - Workshop Supplemental Materials Workshop Handout (PDF) Information Poster Boards (Workshop Topics) (PDF) — Certain flight procedures for Bay Area airports (San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose International Airports) show arrival or departure on a map of the surrounding area. FAA Initiative Update on Phase Two: July 2017 (PDF) November 2017 (PDF) April 2018 (PDF) April 2019 (PDF) July 2019 (PDF) *** While the
- [Cutting Through All the Noise - How the FAA is Working to Reduce the Impact of Aircraft Noise](https://citiesassociation.org/cutting-through-all-the-noise-how-the-faa-is-working-to-reduce-the-impact-of-aircraft-noise/) - Cutting Through All the Noise How the FAA is Working to Reduce the Impact of Aircraft Noise Growing up in a neighborhood just over a mile north of JFK Airport’s Runway 22R/L, I know a thing or two about aircraft noise. We’re talking about the mid-1970s too, when 707s, 727s, and DC-9s freely roamed
- [Notification For the SCSC Roundtable FAA Community Involvement - Northern California Airspace Public Workshop](https://citiesassociation.org/notification-for-the-scsc-roundtable-faa-community-involvement-northern-california-airspace-public-workshop/) - Please help us to continue getting the word out and encourage your communities to visit and monitor the FAA Community Involvement website for information about, and register for, the Northern California Airspace Public Workshop. The website can be accessed at: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_involvement/norcal_ew/ The website is currently updated with the following information, which may also be found
- [FAA’s Response to the letter dated November 24, 2020 on the topic of PIRAT STAR](https://citiesassociation.org/faas-response-to-the-letter-dated-november-24-2020-on-the-topic-of-pirat-star/) - The FAA recently provided a response to the SCSC Roundtable letter dated November 24, 2020 on the topic of PIRAT STAR FAA Response JUN042021 to SCSC RT RE PIRAT NOV 2020
- [FAA’s Draft Advisory Circular on Airport Compatible Land Use Planning (AC 150/5190-4B)](https://citiesassociation.org/faas-draft-advisory-circular-on-airport-compatible-land-use-planning-ac-150-5190-4b/) - The following notification is being provided for your reference. The FAA recently released a Draft Advisory Circular on Airport Compatible Land Use Planning (AC 150/5190-4B) and is asking for comments on the proposed guidance by August 6, 2021. Additional information, and attachments related to this release are attached here for reference. Draft FAA AC
- [FAA Northern California Airspace Virtual Public Meeting Notification](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-northern-california-airspace-virtual-public-meeting-notification/) - INFO: Notification for the FAA Northern California Airspace Virtual Public Meetings - July 20 and July 21, 2021 The FAA will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, July 20 from 6:00-8:00 pm PT and Wednesday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00 pm PT. The FAA will create a registration website, and promote it broadly, including
- [What's New! June Newsletter](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-june-newsletter/) - As State COVID-19 restrictions lift, we hope you and your communities are enjoying a healthy and happy recovery. Here are some updates from our June Legislative Action Committee and Board of Directors meetings: Legislative Positions Watch the LAC meeting here. SB 612 (Portantino) - Support Presentation from Silicon Valley Clean Energy at 33:10 in
- [San Francisco International Airport Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Community Meeting Notification](https://citiesassociation.org/san-francisco-international-airport-ground-based-augmentation-system-gbas-community-meeting-notification/) - San Francisco International Airport Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Community Meeting Invitation The City of Palo Alto is hosting a virtual community meeting on June 9, 5-6:30 p.m. (see calendar link below for meeting details), at which San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will provide an update to the community on SFO’s Ground Based Augmentation System
- [SFO GBAS Webpages](https://citiesassociation.org/sfo-gbas-webpages/) - For reference, new links have been provided for accessing GBAS information via the SFO Noise Portal. With the initial expansion of the SFO webpages for GBAS, a brief description can be found as well as presentations and community packets. The links for these can be located via the Noise Portal and are provided below: https://noise.flysfo.com/
- [FAA Presentation and Information on BRIXX Arrival Procedure](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-presentation-and-information-on-brixx-arrival-procedure/) - Dear SCSC Roundtable Members and Interested Parties, The FAA Presentation on BRIXX (from the 5/10/2021 San Jose Airport Commission meeting) has been posted to the SCSC Roundtable website for reference at the following location https://citiesassociation.org/documents/faa-presentation-on-brixx/. Airport Commission website: https://www.flysanjose.com/node/8081 Regards, SCSC Roundtable consultant staff,
- [FAA Presentation on BRIXX Procedure - May 10](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-presentation-on-brixx-procedure-may-10/) - The FAA is giving a brief presentation to the San José Airport Commission on May 10 about a slight modification they are making to the BRIXX arrival procedure. The meeting is open to the public (via Zoom online) and will start at 6pm. This item will be covered in Section VI of the Airport Commission
- [Board of Directors asks VTA to honor voters will on 2016 Measure B](https://citiesassociation.org/board-of-directors-asks-vta-to-honor-voters-will-on-2016-measure-b/) - At the January 14, 2021 Board of Directors meeting, the Cities Association Board of Directors unanimously approved to express our strong views that the Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) Board of Directors adopt a balanced 10-Year Funding proposal for 2016 Measure B revenues that addresses our Countywide needs for traffic relief, road repair, and transit development.
- [Mayors of Santa Clara County & SCC Supervisor Chavez Request More Data on Vaccine Distribution](https://citiesassociation.org/mayors-of-santa-clara-county-scc-supervisor-chavez-request-more-data-on-vaccine-distribution/) - Mayors of Santa Clara County and Santa Clara County Supervisor Chavez sent a letter requesting the state support and assistance in operationalizing Santa Clara County's recent health order [LINK] to receive complete vaccination data from all parties in the County. Please consider enacting a state health order mandating disclosure to counties by private providers. Our
- [FAA – Federal Register – January 13, 2021 – Overview of FAA Aircraft Noise Policy and Research Efforts: Research Activities to Inform Aircraft Noise Policy](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-federal-register-january-12-2021-overview-of-faa-aircraft-noise-policy-and-research-efforts-research-activities-to-inform-aircraft-noise-policy/) - Overview of FAA Aircraft Noise Policy and Research Efforts: Research Activities to Inform Aircraft Noise Policy Published version will be saved here on SCSC Roundtable website once available. FAA Seeks Public Comment on Aviation Noise Effects and Mitigation Research Portfolio WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced plans to seek public comment on the
- [FAA – Press Release – January 6, 2021 – FAA Announces Final Rule to Facilitate the Reintroduction of Civil Supersonic Flight](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-press-release-january-6-2021-faa-announces-final-rule-to-facilitate-the-reintroduction-of-civil-supersonic-flight/) - Press Release – FAA Announces Final Rule to Facilitate the Reintroduction of Civil Supersonic Flight Final Rule saved here on SCSC Roundtable website January 6, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC — Today the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule (PDF) to facilitate the safe development of civil supersonic aircraft. The rule streamlines and clarifies
- [San Jose Spotlight – December 17, 2020 – Airport panel rejects San Jose’s Diridon, Google project plans](https://citiesassociation.org/san-jose-spotlight-december-17-2020-airport-panel-rejects-san-joses-diridon-google-project-plans/) - Airport panel rejects San Jose’s Diridon, Google project plans Sonya Herreraby Sonya Herrera DECEMBER 17, 2020 A critical airport commission unanimously voted against San Jose’s Diridon plan and Google’s downtown megacampus, taking issue with proposed building heights that would disrupt the city’s international airport. Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commissioner Glenn Hendricks admonished San
- [AIN Online – December 17, 2020 –Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-december-17-2020-kansas-faa-agree-to-establish-supersonic-test-corridor/) - Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor by Kerry Lynch - December 17, 2020, 12:31 PM The Kansas Department of Transportation signed an agreement with the FAA to establish a Kansas Supersonic Transportation Corridor (SSTC) that would be used for testing aircraft up to Mach 3, the state announced today. The agreement would provide
- [CASCC awarded SCC President's Medal for Exemplary Service During the Covid-19 Pandemic](https://citiesassociation.org/cascc-awarded-scc-presidents-medal-for-exemplary-service-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors awarded the President's Medal for Exemplary Service During the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Cities Association of Santa Clara County is one of the many organizations honored. The Cities Association appreciates the recognition and appreciates the strengthened partnership that has developed with the County during this difficult time. From Board
- [Federal Register - NPRM - November 23, 2020 - Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts](https://citiesassociation.org/federal-register-nprm-november-23-2020-procedures-for-considering-environmental-impacts/) - Federal Register - Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). A Proposed Rule by the Transportation Department on 11/23/2020 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to update and codify its internal order establishing the responsibilities and procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA),
- [Federal Register - Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) - A Proposed Rule by the Transportation Department on 11/23/2020](https://citiesassociation.org/federal-register-notice-of-proposed-rule-making-nprm-a-proposed-rule-by-the-transportation-department-on-11-23-2020/) - A Proposed Rule by the Transportation Department on 11/23/2020 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to update and codify its internal order establishing the responsibilities and procedures for complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), currently found in DOT
- [AIN Online – December 9, 2020 – Aerion AS2 Backlog Tops $6.5B with Avion Pacific Deal](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-december-9-2020-aerion-as2-backlog-tops-6-5b-with-avion-pacific-deal/) - Aerion AS2 Backlog Tops $6.5B with Avion Pacific Deal by Kerry Lynch - December 9, 2020, 9:00 AM Aerion Supersonic has secured its first commitment for its new AS2 aircraft from China under a marketing and sales agreement with Avion Pacific that covers multiple aircraft and pushes the value of the order backlog of the
- [Nominating Committee announce slate for the 2021 Executive Board](https://citiesassociation.org/nominating-committee-of-mayor-klein-councilmember-sayoc-vice-mayor-jones-announce-the-slate-of-candidates-for-the-2021-cities-association-executive-board/) - 2021 Executive Slate
- [The Points Guy – October 22, 2020 – American Airlines retires its last Airbus A330, goes all-Boeing for wide-body jets](https://citiesassociation.org/the-points-guy-october-22-2020-american-airlines-retires-its-last-airbus-a330-goes-all-boeing-for-wide-body-jets/) - American Airlines retires its last Airbus A330, goes all-Boeing for wide-body jets 10/22/2020 By Edward Russell The changes to American Airlines fleet continue as the coronavirus pandemic resets flying. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has retired its 15 Airbus A330-200s, officially making it an all-Boeing wide-body operator of 777s and 787s, American said Thursday. The A330s have been in long-term
- [Simple Flying – October 7, 2020 – Meet The Baby Boom – XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Rolled Out](https://citiesassociation.org/simple-flying-october-7-2020-meet-the-baby-boom-xb-1-supersonic-demonstrator-rolled-out/) - Meet The Baby Boom – XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator Rolled Out byJoanna Bailey October 7, 2020 Moments ago, Boom Supersonic rolled out its XB-1, the demonstrator airplane for its forthcoming Overture. It’s the first rollout of a civilian supersonic aircraft since the Tupolev TU-144 in 1968 and is a significant milestone in reinventing faster-than-sound travel for
- [Business Insider – October 1, 2020 – The world's largest plane engine just received certification to power the new flagship airliner](https://citiesassociation.org/yahoo-news-business-insider-october-1-2020-the-worlds-largest-plane-engine-just-received-certification-to-power-the-new-flagship-airliner-boeing-hopes-will-be-its-redemption/) - The world's largest plane engine just received certification to power the new flagship airliner Boeing hopes will be its redemption, the 777X tpallini@businessinsider.com (Thomas Pallini) Business Insider•October 1, 2020 GE Aviation's new GE9X engine just received clearance to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Boeing selected General Electric to build the engines for its new
- [Airways Magazine – September 26, 2020 – Delta Air Lines to Retire Boeing 717, 767-300 ER](https://citiesassociation.org/airways-magazine-september-26-2020-delta-air-lines-to-retire-boeing-717-767-300-er/) - Delta Air Lines to Retire Boeing 717, 767-300 ER By Brent Foster - September 26, 2020 Miami - Delta Air Lines (DL) on Friday announced plans to retire all Boeing 717 and 767-300 ER aircraft by December 2025 along with the Bombardier CRJ-200 by December 2023.
- [Reuters – September 9, 2020 – Air attack: How California uses dozens of aircraft to battle wildfires](https://citiesassociation.org/reuters-september-9-2020-air-attack-how-california-uses-dozens-of-aircraft-to-battle-wildfires/) - Air attack How California uses dozens of aircraft to battle wildfires By Marco Hernandez , Simon Scarr and Manas Sharma PUBLISHED SEPT. 9, 2020 Firefighters have been battling some of the largest fires in California’s history in recent weeks. In total, about 2.2 million acres have been blackened, according to the California Department of Forestry
- [NBC News – August 31, 2020 – Amazon wins FAA approval for Prime Air drone delivery fleet](https://citiesassociation.org/nbc-news-august-31-2020-amazon-wins-faa-approval-for-prime-air-drone-delivery-fleet/) - Amazon wins FAA approval for Prime Air drone delivery fleet Amazon said it went through rigorous training and submitted detailed evidence that its drone delivery operations are safe. Aug. 31, 2020, 8:34 AM PDT / Source: CNBC.com By Annie Palmer, CNBC Amazon received federal approval to operate its fleet of Prime Air delivery drones, the
- [Morgan Hill Mayor Rich Constantine Joins Executive Board](https://citiesassociation.org/mayor-rich-constantine-morgan-hill-joins-executive-board/) - Cities Association of Santa Clara County President Larry Klein (Mayor, Sunnyvale) appointed Mayor Rich Constantine (Morgan Hill) to the Executive Board. Constantine has served on the Board of Directors since 2018. "Mayor Constantine brings a voice for our South County communities, " Klein noted. "and he will be an integral part of leading our association
- [We're hiring!](https://citiesassociation.org/were-hiring/) - The Cities Association is looking to hire an Office Assistant Who we are: the Cities Association of Santa Clara County (CASCC) is an association of the fifteen cities of the county and the elected representatives of more than 1.9 million Bay-Area residents. Since 1990, the city representatives have been gathering to discuss and find consensus
- [Zoom-side Chat: Episode 4 with Assemblymember Marc Berman](https://citiesassociation.org/zoom-side-chat-episode-4-with-assemblymember-marc-berman/) - Zoom-side Chat: Episode 4 is here! Legislative Action Committee Chair chats with California Assemblymember Marc Berman who represents the 24th District. In his first three years in the Assembly, Berman has had one of the highest success rates in the Legislature. Fligor and Berman discuss a range of topics including COVID 19, Census, Cal-Train. ACA
- [Aviation Week – August 7, 2020 – Daily Memo: COVID-19 Slows The Progress Of FAA’s NextGen Program](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-week-august-7-2020-daily-memo-covid-19-slows-the-progress-of-faas-nextgen-program/) - Daily Memo: COVID-19 Slows The Progress Of FAA’s NextGen Program Bill Carey August 07, 2020 COVID-19 has slowed the FAA’s 17-year march toward airspace modernization. During an on-line meeting of the NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC) on August 6, FAA leaders affirmed what came as no surprise—the precautions taken to prevent the spread of the novel
- [CASCC Planning Collaborative responds to Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Bluprint](https://citiesassociation.org/cascc-planning-collaborative-responds-to-plan-bay-area-2050-draft-bluprint/) - The Cities Association of Santa Clara County Planning Collaborative which includes the fifteen cities and the county offered comments to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) on the Draft Blueprint for Plan Bay Area (PBA) 2050. As a general vision for the future growth and evolution of the Bay
- [The Mercury News – August 7, 2020 – San Jose to waive $3.2 million in fees for airlines reeling from the pandemic](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-august-7-2020-san-jose-to-waive-3-2-million-in-fees-for-airlines-reeling-from-the-pandemic/) - San Jose to waive $3.2 million in fees for airlines reeling from the pandemic By MAGGIE ANGST | mangst@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: August 7, 2020 at 5:57 a.m. | UPDATED: August 7, 2020 at 2:51 p.m. In an attempt to encourage airlines hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic to continue flying out of
- [Flight Global – August 6, 2020 – UK firm EAG details development roadmap for hybrid-electric regional airliner](https://citiesassociation.org/flight-global-august-6-2020-uk-firm-eag-details-development-roadmap-for-hybrid-electric-regional-airliner/) - UK firm EAG details development roadmap for hybrid-electric regional airliner By Dominic Perry 6 August 2020 A UK company planning to bring a 70-plus-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft to market by 2028 has laid out its detailed plans for the programme, which will include demonstrator flights from 2024 and will cost a cool $5 billion to
- [Zoom-side Chat: Episode 3 with Assemblymember Kansen Chu](https://citiesassociation.org/zoom-side-chat-episode-3-with-assemblymember-kansen-chu/) - Here it is ... Zoom-side Chat Episode 3. In Episode 3, Assemblymember Kansen Chu of California District 25 joins Legislative Action Committee Chair Neysa Fligor (Vice Mayor, Los Altos) to discuss the legislative session. Hear about what Assemblymember Chue is reading and how he is connecting with his constituents during COVID-19 We'll discuss economic recovery,
- [Zoom-side Chat: Episode 2 with Assemblymember Evan Low](https://citiesassociation.org/zoom-side-chat-episode-2-with-assemblymember-evan-low/) - It's our second Zoom-side chat. The recording worked this time, but we lose the host for a few minutes due to connectivity issues. Regardless, we think you will enjoy our continuing conversations with our legislators. In Episode 2, Assemblymember Evan Low of California District 28 joins Legislative Action Committee Chair Neysa Fligor (Vice Mayor, Los
- [Zoom-side Chat with Senator Jerry Hill](https://citiesassociation.org/5794-2/) - Legislative Chair, Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor welcomed Senator Jerry Hill of California Senate District 13. Senator Hill has been the Mayor of San Mateo and Member, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. He serves as the chair of the Senate's Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee and the Subcommittee on Gas, Electric and Transportation Safety.
- [Business Insider – August 3, 2020 – Virgin Galactic just revealed a new supersonic passenger jet planned with Rolls-Royce, which used to make Concorde jet engines](https://citiesassociation.org/business-insider-august-3-2020-virgin-galactic-just-revealed-a-new-supersonic-passenger-jet-planned-with-rolls-royce-which-used-to-make-concorde-jet-engines/) - Virgin Galactic just revealed a new supersonic passenger jet planned with Rolls-Royce, which used to make Concorde jet engines Dave Mosher 8/3/2020 Not long after Virgin Galactic unveiled the interior design of its rocket-powered SpaceShipTwo, built to fly tourists beyond the edge of space and back, the company revealed plans for a foray into high-speed
- [Aviation Week – July 29, 2020 – Boom, Rolls-Royce Team On Overture Supersonic Study](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-week-july-29-2020-boom-rolls-royce-team-on-overture-supersonic-study/) - Boom, Rolls-Royce Team On Overture Supersonic Study Guy Norris July 30, 2020 High-speed airliner developer Boom Supersonic and engine-maker Rolls-Royce have agreed to study propulsion system concepts for the Colorado-based company’s proposed Mach 2.2 Overture aircraft design. The agreement comes after five years of behind-the-scenes discussions between the two companies and could pave the way
- [AIN Online – July 29, 2020 – FAA Striving For Balance in Supersonic Regs](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-july-29-2020-faa-striving-for-balance-in-supersonic-regs/) - FAA Striving For Balance in Supersonic Regs by Kerry Lynch - July 29, 2020, 2:39 PM The FAA is placing a priority on supporting the emergence of supersonic technologies, but the agency must apply appropriate regulatory and environmental safeguards, said a key agency official. “Our focus…has been how we can support the reemergence of supersonic aircraft
- [Forbes – July 18, 2020 – British Airways Bets Against Business Class With 747 Retirement](https://citiesassociation.org/forbes-july-18-2020-british-airways-bets-against-business-class-with-747-retirement/) - British Airways Bets Against Business Class With 747 Retirement Jul 18, 2020,09:04am EDT Will HortonSenior Contributor Aerospace & Defense “End of an era” is the common refrain from passengers, staff and fans as British Airways announces the immediate retirement of its 747s with their distinct forward hump and decades-long history. The sudden withdrawal may more
- [AP News – July 17, 2020 – FAA to implement new flight paths for Las Vegas in November](https://citiesassociation.org/ap-news-july-17-2020-faa-to-implement-new-flight-paths-for-las-vegas-in-november/) - FAA to implement new flight paths for Las Vegas in November July 17, 2020 LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it plans to implement new flight paths for air traffic over Las Vegas starting in November as part of a sweeping revamp of of flight systems for some metro areas across
- [AIN Online – July 16, 2020 – NBAA Applauds Congress Actions To Help Bizav](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-july-16-2020-nbaa-applauds-congress-actions-to-help-bizav/) - NBAA Applauds Congress Actions To Help Bizav by Matt Thurber - July 16, 2020, 11:21 AM A new funding bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations contains provisions that would promote transportation workforce opportunities, continue funding of the N-number blocking system, and support the ongoing modernization of the air traffic control
- [Airports Council International (ACI) – July 13, 2020 – ACI-NA’s Comments on the SST NPRM](https://citiesassociation.org/airports-council-international-aci-july-13-2020-aci-nas-comments-on-the-sst-nprm/) - Airports Council International (ACI) Website Reference/Info – July 13, 2020 – ACI-NA’s Comments on the SST NPRM RE: Comments on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Notice of Proposed Rule-Making “Noise Certification of Supersonic Airplanes” Dear Sir or Madam: On behalf of the members of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), I appreciate the opportunity to
- [AIN Online – July 14, 2020 – FAA's Supersonic Proposal Draws Praise and Protest](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-july-14-2020-faas-supersonic-proposal-draws-praise-and-protest/) - FAA's Supersonic Proposal Draws Praise and Protest by Kerry Lynch - July 14, 2020, 11:42 AM The FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to develop a certification pathway for supersonic aircraft has drawn a mixed bag of responses from industry, community, regulators, and environmentalists, with many offering strong support, others calling the effort premature, and still others
- [AIN Online – June 30, 2020 – The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-june-30-2020-the-return-of-supersonic-flight-may-be-closer-than-you-think/) - The Return of Supersonic Flight May be Closer Than You Think JUN 30, 2020 Video Length: 14:56 minutes Charles Alcock - Senior Editor in London, UK - AIN Publications Kerry Lynch - Senior Editor in Virginia, US - AIN Publications https://youtu.be/uaKiBT029cQ
- [Aviation Pros – June 17, 2020 – Electrifying the Industry](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-june-17-2020-electrifying-the-industry/) - Electrifying the Industry Jennifer Wilberschied Jun 17th, 2020 While designing the optimal electric propulsion system is a very complex task, the machinery itself, once built, is fairly simple. Aviation gets a bad rap for its noise pollution and carbon footprint, especially now with millennials and the like very aware and focused on the environment and
- [AIN Online – June 25, 2020 – Qantas Grounding 100 Aircraft, Retiring 747s](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-june-25-2020-qantas-grounding-100-aircraft-retiring-747s/) - Qantas Grounding 100 Aircraft, Retiring 747s by Charles Alcock - June 25, 2020, 10:22 AM Qantas has unveiled a three-year recovery plan through which it aims to cut costs by A$15 billion ($10.4 billion) by a mix of measures including 6,000 job cuts and the grounding of around 100 aircraft for at least 12 months.
- [The Denver Post – June 22, 2020 – Denver airport ordered to pay $33.5 million for noise violations](https://citiesassociation.org/the-denver-post-june-22-2020-denver-airport-ordered-to-pay-33-5-million-for-noise-violations/) - Denver airport ordered to pay $33.5 million for noise violations Court rules in long-running dispute between Adams County and DIA By JOHN AGUILAR | jaguilar@denverpost.com | The Denver Post PUBLISHED: June 22, 2020 at 2:49 p.m. | UPDATED: June 22, 2020 at 5:26 p.m. Adams County got just what it asked for in its lengthy
- [AIN Online – June 18, 2020 – GE Tackling Environmental Challenges with Affinity Engine](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-june-18-2020-ge-tackling-environmental-challenges-with-affinity-engine/) - GE Tackling Environmental Challenges with Affinity Engine by Kerry Lynch - June 18, 2020, 5:21 PM GE Aviation this week provided a glimpse into design challenges that the company is working through as it progresses on the twin-shaft, medium-bypass Affinity engine selected to power the Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet. Aerion Supersonic and GE announced plans in
- [AIN Online – June 17, 2020 – Supersonic AS2 Just a Starting Point for Aerion](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-june-17-2020-supersonic-as2-just-a-starting-point-for-aerion/) - Supersonic AS2 Just a Starting Point for Aerion by Kerry Lynch - June 17, 2020, 12:18 PM As Aerion Supersonic targets the middle of the decade for first flight of its AS2 supersonic business jet and service entry by 2027, the company is taking a multi-decade view of its business plan with aspirations to build
- [The Mercury News – June 15, 2020 – Coronavirus travel: San Jose airport traffic plunged to nearly nothing in April](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-june-15-2020-coronavirus-travel-san-jose-airport-traffic-plunged-to-nearly-nothing-in-april/) - Coronavirus travel: San Jose airport traffic plunged to nearly nothing in April Passenger activity nearly vanished during worst month for business shutdowns By GEORGE AVALOS | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: June 15, 2020 at 12:36 p.m. | UPDATED: June 16, 2020 at 4:50 a.m. SAN JOSE — Passenger travel through San Jose International Airport nearly vanished during April amid
- [CASCC Stands with Black Lives Matter](https://citiesassociation.org/cascc-stands-in-solidarity/) - At the June 11, 2020 Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the Black Lives Matters Resolution. This resolution was proposed by Vice Mayor Jones (San José). After a very impassioned speech by Mayor Constantine (Morgan Hill) (1 hour 29-minute mark), the Board adopted the resolution and then paused. The Board is determined to heed the words
- [Orlando Sentinel – June 11, 2020 – FAA proposed changes to Central Florida flight patterns draw criticism](https://citiesassociation.org/orlando-sentinel-june-11-2020-faa-proposed-changes-to-central-florida-flight-patterns-draw-criticism/) - FAA proposed changes to Central Florida flight patterns draw criticism By KEVIN SPEAR ORLANDO SENTINEL | JUN 11, 2020 | 2:04 PM Hearing of a proposed overhaul of flight patterns over Florida, residents of the San Francisco and Washington, D.C., areas are warning that the outcome may be more disruptive than described by the Federal Aviation Administration. The
- [Flight Global – June 8, 2020 – NASA and Lockheed to begin X-59 supersonic jet tests in 2021](https://citiesassociation.org/flight-global-june-8-2020-nasa-and-lockheed-to-begin-x-59-supersonic-jet-tests-in-2021/) - NASA and Lockheed to begin X-59 supersonic jet tests in 2021 By Jon Hemmerdinger 8 June 2020 Despite the use of advanced design tools, the team developing NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) demonstrator cannot be sure it will meet their “low-boom” goals until the jet actually breaks the sound barrier in flight. Although
- [The Points Guy CNN – June 2, 2020 – Delta operates final MD-88 flight amid tough times for airlines](https://citiesassociation.org/the-points-guy-cnn-june-2-2020-delta-operates-final-md-88-flight-amid-tough-times-for-airlines/) - Delta operates final MD-88 flight amid tough times for airlines Edward Russell 2d ago Delta Air Lines final McDonnell Douglas MD-88 flight departed from Washington Dulles on a gray Tuesday morning amid the worst crisis the industry has ever faced. The flight, fittingly DL88, received a water-canon salute after pushing back from the gate at Dulles (IAD) at
- [CNN – Travel – May 28, 2020 – Largest all-electric aircraft to make maiden flight](https://citiesassociation.org/cnn-travel-may-28-2020-largest-all-electric-aircraft-to-make-maiden-flight/) - Largest all-electric aircraft to make maiden flight BY Jack Guy, CNN • Published 28th May 2020 (CNN) — As concerns over the environmental cost of flying continue to mount, green propulsion systems can offer an ethical alternative. Electric motor technology is due to reach a new milestone Thursday with the first flight planned of the world's largest all-electric aircraft. The nine-passenger
- [Reference/Info – FAA – May 19, 2020 – Notification of Memorial Day Overflight](https://citiesassociation.org/reference-info-faa-may-19-2020-notification-of-memorial-day-overflight/) - Notification regarding an overflight over the entire Bay Area on Memorial Day, May 25th. This will be a flight of three aircraft, one fixed wing HC-130 and two HH-60 helicopters from the Air Rescue Wing at Moffett flying between 1,000 and 2,500 feet. The scheduled overflight times and locations are annotated on the PDF Document
- [Airport Technology – January 23, 2020 – Sonic boom: do airports need to prepare for the supersonic revolution?](https://citiesassociation.org/airport-technology-january-23-2020-sonic-boom-do-airports-need-to-prepare-for-the-supersonic-revolution/) - Article - Sonic boom: do airports need to prepare for the supersonic revolution? By Julian Turner Document - ACI Reintroduction of Supersonics Working Paper Airports Council International wants to fast-track new standards and practices to regulate supersonic aircraft, which are expected to be reintroduced in 2023. University of Salford senior lecturer in aerodynamics and
- [CNBC – Air Travel – May 14, 2020 – Delta to Retire Boeing 777s as Pandemic Dims Outlook for International Travel](https://citiesassociation.org/cnbc-air-travel-may-2020-delta-to-retire-boeing-777s-as-pandemic-dims-outlook-for-international-travel/) - Delta to Retire Boeing 777s as Pandemic Dims Outlook for International Travel Demand for flights, particularly to international destinations, has plunged because of the pandemic, travel restrictions and shelter-in-place orders By Leslie Josephs | CNBC • Published 5/14/2020 What to Know - The carrier is retiring its Boeing 777 fleet, a sign that it doesn’t
- [LA Times – Burbank Leader – February 21, 2020 – Airport task force to consider possible actions to abate noise issues](https://citiesassociation.org/la-times-burbank-leader-february-21-2020-airport-task-force-to-consider-possible-actions-to-abate-noise-issues/) - Airport task force to consider possible actions to abate noise issues By ANTHONY CLARK CARPIO FEB. 21, 2020 7:22 PM Members of the Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force will have a little over a month to develop recommendations about how to address aircraft noise issues affecting the south San Fernando Valley. After five
- [Aviation Pros – April 17, 2020 – Aerion Unveils Major Updates To AS2 Supersonic Business Jet Design](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-april-17-2020-aerion-unveils-major-updates-to-as2-supersonic-business-jet-design/) - Aerion Unveils Major Updates To AS2 Supersonic Business Jet Design Guy Norris April 17, 2020 As its team of aerospace heavyweights continues to grow, aircraft developer Aerion Supersonic has unveiled a finalized design for the AS2 business jet, which it believes is not only sustainable but also lays a solid foundation for a follow-on family
- [ARS Technica – April 29, 2020 – Appearing nightly, the Quest Diagnostics Air Force](https://citiesassociation.org/ars-technica-april-29-2020-appearing-nightly-the-quest-diagnostics-air-force/) - Appearing nightly, the Quest Diagnostics Air Force Your lab results fly first class after dark. ERIC TEGLER - 4/29/2020, 4:57 AM It's pretty quiet out there these days, particularly after you've gone to bed. But somewhere above, a pilot bathed in the glow of avionics is looking up from his instrument panel into the night.
- [Aviation Pros – April 23, 2020 – 30 Years After ANCA: Can Airports Live with New Community-Imposed Noise Restrictions?](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-april-23-2020-30-years-after-anca-can-airports-live-with-new-community-imposed-noise-restrictions/) - 30 Years After ANCA: Can Airports Live with New Community-Imposed Noise Restrictions? By Curt Castagna Apr 23rd, 2020 In Colorado, Congressional lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow general aviation airports to impose new operational restrictions to reduce aircraft noise, including the ability to limit access to their facilities based on aircraft type and
- [Reference/Info – FAA – April 14, 2020 – FAA report to Congress on an evaluation of alternative noise metrics](https://citiesassociation.org/reference-info-faa-april-14-2020-faa-report-to-congress-on-an-evaluation-of-alternative-noise-metrics/) - FAA report to Congress on an evaluation of alternative noise metrics FAA’s Report to Congress (attached) on the use of the DNL metric had been released. The attached document is the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) report to Congress on an evaluation of alternative noise metrics as directed by the requirements of Section 188, “Study regarding
- [Mayors Applaud County's Swift Action and Request More Covid-19 Testing](https://citiesassociation.org/mayors-applaud-counties-swift-action-and-request-more-testing/) - Today, local city elected officials including the 15 mayors of Santa Clara County and Councilmember Liz Kniss of Palo Alto thanked the County for their swift action regarding COVID 19. " Dr. Sara Cody and her team's swift action undoubtedly saved thousands of lives in Santa Clara County and the region," praised Liz Kniss. As
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – April 22, 2020 – Delta’s Bastian Sees Recovery Taking as Long as Three Years](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-april-22-2020-deltas-bastian-sees-recovery-taking-as-long-as-three-years/) - Delta’s Bastian Sees Recovery Taking as Long as Three Years by Gregory Polek - April 22, 2020, 12:23 PM Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told analysts during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday that he expected as much as three years to pass before a “sustainable recovery” from the Covid-19 crisis takes hold. In
- [American Shipper – April 21, 2020 – FAA issues guidance for cargo in passenger cabin](https://citiesassociation.org/american-shipper-april-21-2020-faa-issues-guidance-for-cargo-in-passenger-cabin/) - FAA issues guidance for cargo in passenger cabin Airlines can use approved storage areas as long as they adhere to regulations for safe carriage of cargo Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor Thursday, April 16, 2020 (Updated April 21, 4:00 P.M. ET, clarifying where cargo can be stored) The Federal Aviation Administration is giving airlines the
- [Simple Flying – April 15, 2020 – FAA Supersonic Flight Proposal Could Be An Environmental Disaster](https://citiesassociation.org/simple-flying-april-15-2020-faa-supersonic-flight-proposal-could-be-an-environmental-disaster/) - FAA Supersonic Flight Proposal Could Be An Environmental Disaster by Ayush Syal, April 15, 2020 The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had, on the 30th of March, released a set of new noise standards that would apply to supersonic flights and aircraft. The measures include special noise allowances at times of take-off and landing.
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – April 14, 2020 – FAA Supersonic Proposal Draws Environmentalist Ire](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-april-14-2020-faa-supersonic-proposal-draws-environmentalist-ire/) - FAA Supersonic Proposal Draws Environmentalist Ire by Kerry Lynch - April 14, 2020, 11:02 AM While comments on the FAA’s proposal to establish noise standards for supersonic aircraft are not due until July 13, the notice of proposed rulemaking is already drawing opposition from environmentalists. The agency announced the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in late March and officially
- [FAA – April 13, 2020 – Published NPRM: Noise Certification of Supersonic Airplanes](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-april-13-2020-published-nprm-noise-certification-of-supersonic-airplanes/) - Federal Register - A Proposed Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 04/13/2020 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/13/2020-07039/noise-certification-of-supersonic-airplanes The document has also been posted to the SCSC Roundtable website here. SUMMARY: This action proposes to add new supersonic airplanes to the applicability of noise certification regulations, and proposes landing and takeoff noise standards for a certain class of new supersonic airplanes. There
- [Aviation Pros – April 8, 2020 – SFO Postpones $1 Billion Terminal 3 West Project](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-april-8-2020-sfo-postpones-1-billion-terminal-3-west-project/) - SFO Postpones $1 Billion Terminal 3 West Project Airport remains open, project to renovate remainder of Terminal 3 postponed. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Apr 8th, 2020 The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced plans to postpone a project to renovate the remaining section of Terminal 3, where United Airlines operates. The $1B Terminal 3
- [Reuters – April 1, 2020 – The Toll on Travel - Commercial Flights Plummet in the Coronavirus Outbreak](https://citiesassociation.org/reuters-april-1-2020-the-toll-on-travel-commercial-flights-plummet-in-the-coronavirus-outbreak/) - Commercial Flights Plummet in the Coronavirus Outbreak - The Toll on Travel Published April 1, 2020 By Reade Levinson, Michael Ovaska & Basile Simon Additional reporting by Tracy Rucinski in Chicago, Laurence Frost in Paris & Jamie Freed in Sydney Editing by Jon McClure, Blake Morrison & Janet Roberts Sources: FlightAware.com & Airports Council International-Europe. The most difficult times imaginable As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, commercial flights have all
- [FAA - Press Release - March 30, 2020 - Fact Sheet – Supersonic Flight](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-press-release-march-30-2020-fact-sheet-supersonic-flight/) - FAA - Fact Sheet – Supersonic Flight March 30, 2020 Contact: Henry J. Price Background The Supersonic Transport (SST) Concorde aircraft was introduced in the early 1970s. At that time, many in the aviation community thought that the time had arrived for regular supersonic air travel for passengers. However, the Concorde was retired nearly two
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – April 1, 2020 – FAA Proposes Noise Standards for Supersonic Aircraft](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-april-1-2020-faa-proposes-noise-standards-for-supersonic-aircraft/) - FAA Proposes Noise Standards for Supersonic Aircraft by Kerry Lynch - April 1, 2020, 10:11 AM In a move that brings the reintroduction to civil supersonic flight closer to reality, the U.S. FAA is proposing new noise standards for certification of supersonic aircraft. Announced on Monday, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) would address a key stumbling
- [New Atlas – March 26, 2020 – NASA reveals what the final X-57 all-electric X-plane will look like](https://citiesassociation.org/new-atlas-march-26-2020-nasa-reveals-what-the-final-x-57-all-electric-x-plane-will-look-like/) - NASA reveals what the final X-57 all-electric X-plane will look like By David Szondy March 26, 2020 NASA has released three concept art images showing its X-57 Maxwell all-electric X-plane in its final configuration. The first manned X-plane from NASA in two decades, the X-57 is shown in its Modification iV (Mod IV) form, which includes
- [CPR News - March 25, 2020 - The FAA’s New Flight Paths Around The Denver Metro Kick In Thursday, But Not Without Criticism](https://citiesassociation.org/cpr-news-march-25-2020-the-faas-new-flight-paths-around-the-denver-metro-kick-in-thursday-but-not-without-criticism/) - The FAA’s New Flight Paths Around The Denver Metro Kick In Thursday, But Not Without Criticism By Nathaniel Minor March 25, 2020 Air traffic over the Denver area — what remains after coronavirus-caused cancellations anyway — will change significantly Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration’s controversial Denver Metroplex Project, which redrew flight paths in and out of Denver International
- [AeroTime Hub – March 19, 2020 – Delta to accelerate MD-88, MD-90 and Boeing 767 retirements](https://citiesassociation.org/aerotime-hub-march-19-2020-delta-to-accelerate-md-88-md-90-and-boeing-767-retirements/) - Delta to accelerate MD-88, MD-90 and Boeing 767 retirements By Zivile Zalagenaite on 19th March 2020 Facing a significant travel demand drop and other COVID-19 pandemic-caused challenges, Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian said the airline would accelerate retirements of its remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-88 and MD-90 fleets, as well as some older Boeing 767s. In
- [Reuters – March 18, 2020 – Delta parks 600 jets and scales back flights as revenue tanks](https://citiesassociation.org/reuters-march-18-2020-delta-parks-600-jets-and-scales-back-flights-as-revenue-tanks/) - Delta parks 600 jets and scales back flights as revenue tanks BUSINESS NEWSMARCH 18, 2020 / 10:19 AM / A DAY AGO by Tracy Rucinski CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) said on Wednesday it was parking more than 600 jets, cutting corporate pay by as much as 50%, and scaling back its flying
- [SF Gate – March 18, 2020 – United suspends flights to 20 U.S. cities from Bay Area](https://citiesassociation.org/sf-gate-march-18-2020-united-suspends-flights-to-20-u-s-cities-from-bay-area/) - United suspends flights to 20 U.S. cities from Bay Area By Chris McGinnis, SFGATE Updated 11:38 am PDT, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 United has come out with the specifics of its latest coronavirus-inspired service reductions, and it’s not pretty. During April, the airline’s existing schedule will shrink by a massive 60 percent overall, with many
- [Simple Flying – March 13, 2019 – American Airlines To Retire Boeing 767s By May 2020](https://citiesassociation.org/simple-flying-march-13-2019-american-airlines-to-retire-boeing-767s-by-may-2020/) - American Airlines To Retire Boeing 767s By May 2020 by Nicholas Cummins March 13, 2020 American Airlines is set to ground and retire its entire fleet of Boeing 767s by the end of May 2020, and 757s by 2021. The two aircraft have served American Airlines well and have filled a very unique ‘middle of
- [March 12, 2020 Meetings Canceled](https://citiesassociation.org/march-12-2020-meetings-canceled/) - Because Santa Clara County Health Department continues to revise guidance around community gatherings to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County is canceling the Legislative Action Committee and the Board of Directors meetings on Thursday, March 12. Don't forget to wash your hands! Questions? Contact Andi Jordan, Executive
- [CNN Business – Macrh 4, 2020 – United, JetBlue cutting US flights because of coronavirus](https://citiesassociation.org/cnn-business-macrh-4-2020-united-jetblue-cutting-us-flights-because-of-coronavirus/) - United, JetBlue cutting US flights because of coronavirus By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Updated 10:02 PM ET, Wed March 4, 2020 New York (CNN Business)United Airlines and JetBlue Airways became the first airlines to cut their US flight schedules on Wednesday, as passenger worry about the coronavirus has caused a sharp drop in demand. While
- [Press Release – February 26, 2020 – Representative Stephen Lynch's Website – Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Disappointed With FAA Response To Airplane Noise](https://citiesassociation.org/press-release-february-26-2020-representative-stephen-lynchs-website-rep-lynch-and-quiet-skies-caucus-disappointed-with-faa-response-to-airplane-noise/) - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Disappointed With FAA Response To Airplane Noise The Caucus members had expressed serious concerns about airplane and helicopter noise and the FAA’s lack of responsiveness to impacted communities. Feb 26, 2020 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), co-chairs of the Quiet
- [LA Times - Burbank Leader – February 18, 2020 – Noise monitors at Hollywood Burbank to go wireless](https://citiesassociation.org/la-times-burbank-leader-february-18-2020-noise-monitors-at-hollywood-burbank-to-go-wireless/) - Noise monitors at Hollywood Burbank to go wireless By ANTHONY CLARK CARPIO FEB. 18, 2020 6:12 PM Hollywood Burbank Airport will soon be updating its noise and flight-track monitoring systems to improve reliability. The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted 8-0 on Tuesday to approve extending its contract with EMS Bruel & Kjaer Inc. through April 14,
- [Business Insider – February 15, 2020 – Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive](https://citiesassociation.org/business-insider-february-15-2020-delta-says-it-will-spend-1-billion-to-be-carbon-neutral-the-latest-airline-announcing-a-radical-shift-to-make-flying-less-destructive/) - Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive Thomas Pallini Feb 15, 2020, 5:35 AM Thousands of flights criss-cross the skies over our heads every day, transporting millions of people to destinations near and far. Powering those flights, however, are
- [Press Release – February 14, 2020 – Congresswoman Grace Meng's Website – Meng Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Excessive Aircraft Noise](https://citiesassociation.org/press-release-february-14-2020-congresswoman-grace-mengs-website-meng-introduces-legislation-to-mitigate-excessive-aircraft-noise/) - Meng Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Excessive Aircraft Noise Feb 14, 2020 Press Release Congresswoman’s measure would lower FAA’s noise standard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a founding member and former Co-Chair of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, announced the introduction of legislation that would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to
- [Cargo Facts – February 10, 2020 – FedEx continues fleet renewal with retirements](https://citiesassociation.org/cargo-facts-february-10-2020-fedex-continues-fleet-renewal-with-retirements/) - FedEx continues fleet renewal with retirements Jeff Lee, Associate EditorFebruary 10, 2020 Aircraft, Carriers, Equipment, Express, News, Production Freighters, Strategy FedEx Express in the past week removed three aircraft from service and sent them to Victorville (VCV) to be parked as part of the replacement program for its fleet. The aircraft consist of two MD-11Fs (48547
- [FlySanJose - SJC - January 30, 2020 - Silicon Valley’s Airport Sets a New Record with 15.7 Million Passengers Served in 2019](https://citiesassociation.org/flysanjose-sjc-january-30-2020-silicon-valleys-airport-sets-a-new-record-with-15-7-million-passengers-served-in-2019/) - Silicon Valley’s Airport Sets a New Record with 15.7 Million Passengers Served in 2019 -- America’s fastest-growing major airport over the past four years -- Contact: SJC Media Relations sjcmedia@sjc.org January 30, 2020 San Jose, Calif. – Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) passenger traffic continued to soar in 2019, with nearly 15.7 million departing and
- [SF Gate – February 10, 2020 – Why planes landing at SFO flew scary close to Highway 101 on Sunday](https://citiesassociation.org/sf-gate-february-10-2020-why-planes-landing-at-sfo-flew-scary-close-to-highway-101-on-sunday/) - Why planes landing at SFO flew scary close to Highway 101 on Sunday By Amy Graff, SFGATE Updated 10:48 am PST, Monday, February 10, 2020 Drivers passing the San Francisco International Airport on Sunday may have been surprised to see planes passing directly over Highway 101. Fierce north-northeast winds kicked up around the Bay Area
- [San Francisco Chronicle – February 9, 2020 – SFO reels from coronavirus flight cuts to China; ‘waiting to see if it gets worse’](https://citiesassociation.org/san-francisco-chronicle-february-9-2020-sfo-reels-from-coronavirus-flight-cuts-to-china-waiting-to-see-if-it-gets-worse/) - SFO reels from coronavirus flight cuts to China; ‘waiting to see if it gets worse’ Mallory Moench Feb. 9, 2020 Updated: Feb. 9, 2020 3:09 p.m. With the coronavirus outbreak causing the cancellation of most flights from San Francisco International Airport to China, the airport is losing thousands of dollars a day in revenue, and
- [CBS Boston– February 5, 2020 – Lawmakers Push Airlines To Reduce Airplane Noise Around Logan Airport](https://citiesassociation.org/cbs-boston-february-5-2020-lawmakers-push-airlines-to-reduce-airplane-noise-around-logan-airport/) - Lawmakers Push Airlines To Reduce Airplane Noise Around Logan Airport February 5, 2020 at 10:49 am Filed Under:Boston News, Logan Airport BOSTON (CBS) – Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing major airlines to cut down on airplane noise around Logan Airport. Letters sent to American, Delta and Southwest Airlines are “urging them to act to reduce airplane-related
- [Air Transport News - January 29, 2020 - ATN: easyJet’s partner Wright Electric begins engine development program for 186 seat electric aircraft](https://citiesassociation.org/air-transport-news-january-29-2020-atn-easyjets-partner-wright-electric-begins-engine-development-program-for-186-seat-electric-aircraft/) - ATN: easyJet’s partner Wright Electric begins engine development program for 186 seat electric aircraft Source: easyJet easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today welcomed the announcement by its partner Wright Electric on its engine development program for its flagship 186 seat electric aircraft, named Wright 1. Wright is engineering electrical systems at the megawatt scale which will
- [AIN Online – General Aviation – January 29, 2020 – Noise Critical Issue for eVTOL Acceptance](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-general-aviation-january-29-2020-noise-critical-issue-for-evtol-acceptance/) - Noise Critical Issue for eVTOL Acceptance by Mark Huber - January 29, 2020, 7:41 PM - GENERAL AVIATION Industry experts agree that electric drive motors and slower propeller tip speeds will enable eVTOL aircraft to have a significantly lower external noise signature compared to helicopters, but that does not necessarily translate into instant public acceptance. Juliet Page, a
- [FAA - January 24, 2020 - FAA Issues Record of Decision for Denver Metroplex Project](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-january-24-2020-faa-issues-record-of-decision-for-denver-metroplex-project/) - FAA Issues Record of Decision for Denver Metroplex Project WASHINGTON—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Denver Metroplex project. The Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision, as well as the Final Environmental Assessment, are available on the Denver Metroplex website. The decision enables
- [AIN Online - January 15, 2020 - Under Attack, Hawaii Air Tour Industry Forms Task Force](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-january-15-2020-under-attack-hawaii-air-tour-industry-forms-task-force/) - Under Attack, Hawaii Air Tour Industry Forms Task Force by Mark Huber - January 15, 2020, 2:20 PM Air tour stakeholders in Hawaii have formed a task force to deal with industry issues there following several high-profile accidents and legislative backlash from certain elected officials. The Hawaii Air Tour Task Force’s mission is to address
- [CNBC - January 16, 2020 -  Jet builder Aerion expects to fly silent supersonic planes by 2024, unlocking a $40 billion market](https://citiesassociation.org/cnbc-january-16-2020-jet-builder-aerion-expects-to-fly-silent-supersonic-planes-by-2024-unlocking-a-40-billion-market/) - Jet builder Aerion expects to fly silent supersonic planes by 2024, unlocking a $40 billion market PUBLISHED THU, JAN 16 20202:00 PM EST UPDATED THU, JAN 16 20204:19 PM EST By Michael Sheetz @THESHEETZTWEETZ NEW YORK CITY – Supersonic air travel is only a few years from returning if a small U.S. company succeeds in
- [What's New! January 10, 2020](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-january-10-2020/) - Read the latest updates from the January 9th, 2020 Legislative Action Committee, City Selection Committee, and Board of Directors Meetings. Click here to read web version of the newsletter.
- [San Francisco Chronicle – January 14, 2020 – San Jose one step closer to airport expansion](https://citiesassociation.org/san-francisco-chronicle-january-14-2020-san-jose-one-step-closer-to-airport-expansion/) - San Jose one step closer to airport expansion Mallory Moench Jan. 14, 2020 Updated: Jan. 14, 2020 7:52 p.m. The San Jose City Council gave the green light Tuesday to finalize an airport expansion plan to keep up with booming passenger growth — one that could boost the economy but raises climate change concerns. The
- [Wired - January 7, 2020 - Bell and Hyundai Soar Into the Air Taxi Race](https://citiesassociation.org/wired-january-7-2020-bell-and-hyundai-soar-into-the-air-taxi-race/) - Bell and Hyundai Soar Into the Air Taxi Race ERIC ADAMS TRANSPORTATION 01.07.2020 08:16 PM So far, development of the electric vertical-lift aircraft that will enable our dreams of future urban air taxis has largely been the purview of small aviation startups. The "bigs," Boeing and Airbus, have acquired or partnered with smaller firms, while
- [Wired – January 14, 2020 – The Future of Commuting Is a Flying Taxi](https://citiesassociation.org/wired-january-14-2020-the-future-of-commuting-is-a-flying-taxi/) - The Future of Commuting Is a Flying Taxi This story was produced by WIRED Brand Lab for Honeywell in September 2019 It’s the dream of anyone stuck in an endless traffic jam during rush hour: Instead of looking at a wall of brake lights from behind the steering wheel, getting into a futuristic-looking machine and
- [San Francisco Chronicle – January 14, 2020 – San Jose airport eyes expansion, but climate concerns loom](https://citiesassociation.org/san-francisco-chronicle-january-14-2020-san-jose-airport-eyes-expansion-but-climate-concerns-loom/) - San Jose airport eyes expansion, but climate concerns loom Mallory Moench Jan. 14, 2020 Updated: Jan. 14, 2020 4 a.m. As Silicon Valley booms, demand for air travel into and out of San Jose is surging. On Tuesday, the City Council will vote to take another step toward enacting a plan that could add six
- [2020 Meeting Dates](https://citiesassociation.org/2020-meeting-dates/) - Happy New Year! Looking for the 2020 Meeting Dates? Click on these links: 2020 Calendar Meetings for agendas, minutes, videos Cities Association meetings are typically the 2nd Thursday evening of the month. General Membership Meetings are held in May and December in lieu of Board of Directors meetings . No meeting in July. We look
- [International Flight Network - January 6, 2020 - FedEx retires final Airbus A310 freighter](https://citiesassociation.org/international-flight-network-january-3-2019-fedex-retires-final-airbus-a310-freighter/) - FedEx retires final Airbus A310 freighter 6th Jan. 2020 by Nick Wenzel FedEx Express has retired its final Airbus A310 freighter aircraft. The airline’s last remaining A310 was flown from Memphis to Victorville in California last week. In total, the cargo carrier had 70 converted Airbus A310s in its fleet that were previously in service
- [NATS – January 2, 2020 – British public positive about aviation despite environmental concerns](https://citiesassociation.org/nats-january-2-2020-british-public-positive-about-aviation-despite-environmental-concerns/) - British public positive about aviation despite environmental concerns. 02 January 2020 From the British air traffic control agency known as National Air Traffic Services (NATS) • Pros of aviation outweigh the cons say British public • Environmental concerns increasing but people still want to fly • Reducing environmental impact of flying seen as biggest benefit
- [The Mercury News – December 29, 2019 – Mineta San Jose Airport projects 50 percent passenger growth, proposes expansion](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-december-29-2019-mineta-san-jose-airport-projects-50-percent-passenger-growth-proposes-expansion/) - Mineta San Jose Airport projects 50 percent passenger growth, proposes expansion By MAGGIE ANGST | mangst@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group The plan for 14 new gates, a 330-room hotel and a 5,000-space parking garage would spew a “significant and unavoidable” amount of ozone and greenhouse gases, according to a draft enviro…
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – December 23, 2019 – House Airports Bill Drawing Alarm from Aviation Orgs](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-december-23-2019-house-airports-bill-drawing-alarm-from-aviation-orgs/) - House Airports Bill Drawing Alarm from Aviation Orgs by Kerry Lynch - December 23, 2019, 11:24 AM A bill seeking to permit small airports to establish a range of operational restrictions is drawing fire from a spectrum of the aviation industry, with nine associations expressing fear that such authorization would “dismantle our national system of
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – December 20, 2019 – Uber and Joby Partner To Launch Urban Air-taxi Service in 2023](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-december-20-2019-uber-and-joby-partner-to-launch-urban-air-taxi-service-in-2023/) - Uber and Joby Partner To Launch Urban Air-taxi Service in 2023 by Charles Alcock - December 20, 2019, 12:05 PM Rideshare group Uber and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Joby Aviation today announced a partnership to launch urban air-taxi services in selected locations from 2023. California-based Joby Aviation has become the first
- [AIN Online – General Aviation – December 20, 2019 – Rolls-Royce Unveils Electric Race Plane](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-general-aviation-december-20-2019-rolls-royce-unveils-electric-race-plane/) - Rolls-Royce Unveils Electric Race Plane by Ian Sheppard - December 20, 2019, 6:59 AM Rolls-Royce has revealed the design of its first electric race plane under its ACCEL (Accelerating the Electrification of Flight) program. The UK aeroengine manufacturer said, “Work will now begin on integrating the ground-breaking electrical propulsion system to enable the zero-emissions plane
- [The Mercury News – December 20, 2019 – Opinion/Commentary – Rep. Speier: Bay Area must combat dangerous effects of airport noise](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-december-20-2019-opinion-commentary-rep-speier-bay-area-must-combat-dangerous-effects-of-airport-noise/) - Speier: Bay Area must combat dangerous effects of airport noise JACKIE SPEIER | D - San Mateo, represents the 14th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. PUBLISHED: December 20, 2019 at 6:10 am | UPDATED: December 20, 2019 at 6:26 am It’s easy to be dismissive of airport noise as a serious problem. After
- [Reuters – December 19, 2019 – Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane](https://citiesassociation.org/reuters-december-19-2019-rolls-royce-gives-first-look-at-one-seater-electric-plane/) - Rolls-Royce gives first look at one-seater electric plane BUSINESS NEWS - DECEMBER 19, 2019 / 5:27 AM / A DAY AGO LONDON (Reuters) - British engineering company Rolls-Royce gave a first look at a one-seater electric aircraft on Thursday it hopes will fly in late Spring next year and become the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
- [AIN Online – General Aviation – December  13, 2019 – Study: 430,000 Urban Air Taxis By 2040](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-general-aviation-december-13-2019-study-430000-urban-air-taxis-by-2040/) - Study: 430,000 Urban Air Taxis By 2040 by Mark Huber - December 13, 2019, 10:32 AM There will be more than 430,000 urban air taxis in operation by 2040, according to a new Frost & Sullivan study. The international consulting firm predicts that operations will begin as early as 2022, initially in the UAE, New
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – December  16, 2019 – Lawmaker Seeks To Permit Airports To Set Noise Restrictions](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-december-16-2019-lawmaker-seeks-to-permit-airports-to-set-noise-restrictions/) - Lawmaker Seeks To Permit Airports To Set Noise Restrictions by Kerry Lynch - December 16, 2019, 12:12 PM A Colorado congressman has drafted a bill that would permit general aviation airports to impose a range of operational restrictions—such as type of aircraft that can use their facilities—in response to local noise concerns. Offered by Rep.
- [Simple Flying - December 13, 2019 - British Airways To Operate San Jose’s First Boeing 747 Service](https://citiesassociation.org/simple-flying-december-13-2019-british-airways-to-operate-san-joses-first-boeing-747-service/) - British Airways To Operate San Jose’s First Boeing 747 Service by Tom Boon - December 13, 2019 British Airways is set to operate the first scheduled Boeing 747 service to San Jose next summer, according to the airline’s booking engine. The service will be sure to excite San Jose based aviation enthusiasts. British Airways operates
- [Congresswoman Anna Eshoo awarded 2019 Cities Champion](https://citiesassociation.org/congresswoman-anna-eshoo-awarded-cities-champion-for-2019/) - 2019 Cities Association President Manny Cappello presented the Cities Champion of the Year Award to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA - 18th District), an innovation problem solver and consensus builder, traits the Cities Association values. Some of her recent efforts include introducing legislation to: Fund research related to wildfire smoke, Restore the role of municipalities in
- [L.A. Times - December 12, 2019 - L.A. city attorney sues FAA over airplane noise at Hollywood Burbank Airport](https://citiesassociation.org/l-a-times-december-12-2019-l-a-city-attorney-sues-faa-over-airplane-noise-at-hollywood-burbank-airport/) - L.A. city attorney sues FAA over airplane noise at Hollywood Burbank Airport By ANTHONY CLARK CARPIO DEC. 12, 2019 2:32 PM Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer’s office filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday in an attempt to seek relief for residents in the south San Fernando Valley who say they have
- [Silicon Valley Business Journal – December 9, 2019 – British Airways will use bigger plane for its San Jose nonstops](https://citiesassociation.org/silicon-valley-business-journal-december-9-2019-british-airways-will-use-bigger-plane-for-its-san-jose-nonstops/) - British Airways will use bigger plane for its San Jose nonstops By Jody Meacham Reporter, Silicon Valley Business Journal Dec 9, 2019, 3:21pm PST Updated Dec 9, 2019, 3:26pm PST British Airways, the only transatlantic carrier serving Mineta San Jose International Airport, will replace the Boeing 787-9 aircraft that’s been serving the route since it
- [Seattle Times – Boeing & Aerospace - Business- Local News – December 9, 2019 – Burien has been plagued by noise from Sea-Tac Airport. So residents sued the government — and won.](https://citiesassociation.org/seattle-times-boeing-aerospace-business-local-news-december-9-2019-burien-has-been-plagued-by-noise-from-sea-tac-airport-so-residents-sued-the-government/) - Burien has been plagued by noise from Sea-Tac Airport. So residents sued the government — and won. Dec. 9, 2019 at 6:17 pm Updated Dec. 9, 2019 at 7:48 pm By Katherine Khashimova Long - Seattle Times business reporter Plane noise, emissions, traffic: The growing pains of a bustling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have long agitated communities near
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – November 6, 2019 – New Urban Air Mobility Group Hopes To Help Shape Future Policy](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-november-6-2019-new-urban-air-mobility-group-hopes-to-help-shape-future-policy/) - New Urban Air Mobility Group Hopes To Help Shape Future Policy by Jerry Siebenmark - November 6, 2019, 7:01 AM The Community Air Mobility Initiative (CAMI) has been formed around the emerging urban air mobility (UAM) industry and will assist in its development, as well as aid cities with the integration of such systems, the Seattle-based
- [AIN Online – Business Aviation – November 4, 2019 – FAA Releases Privacy Plan for ADS-B](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-business-aviation-november-4-2019-faa-releases-privacy-plan-for-ads-b/) - FAA Releases Privacy Plan for ADS-B by Kerry Lynch - November 4, 2019, 12:54 PM he FAA is putting one of the final pieces in place for the transition to the January 1 ADS-B deadline, releasing a plan to protect the privacy of operators from real-time flight-tracking services. Agency officials announced the flight-tracking opt-out plan
- [Airport World – October 30, 2019 – SFO continues to be key economic generator for the region](https://citiesassociation.org/airport-world-october-30-2019-sfo-continues-to-be-key-economic-generator-for-the-region/) - SFO continues to be key economic generator for the region Written by Joe Bates San Francisco International Airport (SFO) directly accounts for over $10.6 billion in business revenues and supports more than 46,000 jobs at the airport, according to its latest economic impact study. The report, which summarises economic impact for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year,
- [Aviation Pros – October 31, 2019 – Southwest Airlines Has a Plan to Ease Noise from Flights Into PWM](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-october-31-2019-southwest-airlines-has-a-plan-to-ease-noise-from-flights-into-pwm/) - Southwest Airlines Has a Plan to Ease Noise from Flights Into PWM Peter McGuire October 31, 2019 Portland Press Herald, Maine (TNS) Southwest Airlines will design a new approach into the Portland International Jetport in hopes of reducing aircraft noise that has triggered almost a thousand complaints from residential neighborhoods this year. Members of the
- [2020 Slate of Candidates for Executive Board Announced](https://citiesassociation.org/2020-slate-of-candidates-for-executive-board-announced/) - The Nominating Committee announced the slate of candidates for the 2020 Executive Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will vote on the slate at the November 14, 2019 meeting. Per the bylaws, nominations may also be made from the floor.
- [Flight Global – October 24, 2019 – Aerion chief executive hits back against supersonic sceptics](https://citiesassociation.org/flight-global-october-24-2019-aerion-chief-executive-hits-back-against-supersonic-sceptics/) - Aerion chief executive hits back against supersonic sceptics 24 OCTOBER, 2019 SOURCE: FLIGHT DAILY NEWS BY: ALAN PEAFORD LAS VEGAS Supersonic business jet flight will happen in the next five years, will carry sustainable alternative jet fuel, and will fly in a noise envelope acceptable not just to regulators but also the public at large.
- [CNBC – October 24, 2019 – ‘Flight shaming’ is gaining traction and it could cost airlines billions, says Citi](https://citiesassociation.org/cnbc-october-24-2019-flight-shaming-is-gaining-traction-and-it-could-cost-airlines-billions-says-citi/) - ‘Flight shaming’ is gaining traction and it could cost airlines billions, says Citi By Pippa Stevens @PIPPASTEVENS13 Consumers are paying more attention to their carbon footprint and it could cost airlines billions of dollars, Citi said in a note to clients. The firm said Tuesday that “flight shaming,” which it defines as “the inherent guilt
- [Robb Report – October 23, 2019 – Can These Industrious Companies Resurrect Supersonic Flight?](https://citiesassociation.org/robb-report-october-23-2019-can-these-industrious-companies-resurrect-supersonic-flight/) - Can These Industrious Companies Resurrect Supersonic Flight? Commercial travel at Mach 2 could be here within just a few years. BY ROHIT JAGGI ON OCTOBER 23, 2019 The machinery may be designed for speed, but the pace of progress in commercial supersonic aircraft has been glacial. After all, the Concorde, which could cruise at twice
- [Aviation Pros – October 22, 2019 – JSX Pioneers "Above And Beyond" Noise Abatement Procedures For Air Service At John Wayne Airport](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-october-22-2019-jsx-pioneers-above-and-beyond-noise-abatement-procedures-for-air-service-at-john-wayne-airport/) - JSX Pioneers "Above And Beyond" Noise Abatement Procedures For Air Service At John Wayne Airport Month-long "fly quiet" study resulted in JSX becoming the quietest air carrier over Newport beach. John Wayne Airport (SNA) - OCTOBER 22, 2019 JSX, announced the successful completion of its voluntary noise abatement study at Orange County's John Wayne Airport
- [The Orange County Register - October 11, 2019 - John Wayne Airport upgrades noise complaint system](https://citiesassociation.org/the-orange-county-register-october-11-2019-john-wayne-airport-upgrades-noise-complaint-system/) - John Wayne Airport upgrades noise complaint system By ALICIA ROBINSON | arobinson@scng.com | The Orange County Register PUBLISHED: October 11, 2019 at 6:08 pm | UPDATED: October 12, 2019 at 8:47 am Making noise complaints about John Wayne Airport flights just got a 21st-century upgrade with the introduction of a new noise event system. The
- [Express – NASA news – October 11, 2019 – Space agency unveils a super-quiet experimental jet that is 'faster than sound'](https://citiesassociation.org/express-nasa-news-october-11-2019-space-agency-unveils-a-super-quiet-experimental-jet-that-is-faster-than-sound/) - NASA news: Space agency unveils a super-quiet experimental jet that is 'faster than sound' NASA has unveiled an experimental supersonic aircraft that is faster than the speed of sound but is quieter than conventional fighter jets. By SEBASTIAN KETTLEY PUBLISHED: 10:25, Fri, Oct 11, 2019 | UPDATED: 17:40, Fri, Oct 11, 2019 The NASA aircraft makes
- [CNN Business – October 11, 2019 – Boeing and Porsche team up to develop flying electric car](https://citiesassociation.org/cnn-business-october-11-2019-boeing-and-porsche-team-up-to-develop-flying-electric-car/) - Boeing and Porsche team up to develop flying electric car By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Updated 9:20 AM ET, Fri October 11, 2019 New York (CNN Business)Boeing and Porsche, meet George Jetson. The US aircraft giant and German sports car maker announced Thursday they are teaming up to "explore the premium urban air mobility market
- [Simple Flying – October 10, 2019 – Which Airlines Operate The Boeing 747-8?](https://citiesassociation.org/simple-flying-october-10-2019-which-airlines-operate-the-boeing-747-8/) - Which Airlines Operate The Boeing 747-8? by Tom Boon - October 10, 2019 The Boeing 747, also known as the Queen of the skies, is an aviation icon. The aircraft with two passenger decks is instantly recognizable thanks to its hump at the front. However, in the latest quarter Boeing delivered just one Boeing 747. The
- [The Atlantic – October 11, 2019 – Why Everything Is Getting Louder](https://citiesassociation.org/the-atlantic-october-11-2019-why-everything-is-getting-louder/) - Why Everything Is Getting Louder The tech industry is producing a rising din. Our bodies can’t adapt. Karthic thallikar first noticed the noise sometime in late 2014, back when he still enjoyed taking walks around his neighborhood. He’d been living with his wife and two kids in the Brittany Heights subdivision in Chandler, Arizona, for
- [LA Times – October 8, 2019 – Hollywood Burbank Airport air-service agreement concerns Valley residents affected by aircraft noise](https://citiesassociation.org/la-times-october-8-2019-hollywood-burbank-airport-air-service-agreement-concerns-valley-residents-affected-by-aircraft-noise/) - Hollywood Burbank Airport air-service agreement concerns Valley residents affected by aircraft noise By ANTHONY CLARK CARPIO OCT. 8, 2019 6:10 PM Residents from the south San Fernando Valley expressed concerns this week that an air-service consultant hired by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority will further exacerbate the aircraft noise over their neighborhoods. The authority on Monday
- [KUOW – Northwest News Network – October 9, 2019 – 'It's cool and it's real': More than 100 successful test flights of robo air taxi over Oregon](https://citiesassociation.org/kuow-northwest-news-network-october-9-2019-its-cool-and-its-real-more-than-100-successful-test-flights-of-robo-air-taxi-over-oregon/) - 'It's cool and it's real': More than 100 successful test flights of robo air taxi over Oregon BY Tom Banse OCT 09, 2019 at 10:59 AM Northwest News Network A drone air taxi designed by Airbus has successfully completed 114 test flights in Pacific Northwest skies. Airbus, along with its rival Boeing and many others,
- [International Business Times – Science – October 9, 2019 – NASA, Uber Working Together To Develop Systems For Flying Cars](https://citiesassociation.org/international-business-times-science-october-9-2019-nasa-uber-working-together-to-develop-systems-for-flying-cars/) - NASA, Uber Working Together To Develop Systems For Flying Cars By Inigo Monzon 10/09/19 AT 12:15 AM NASA and ridesharing firm Uber have teamed up to study and analyze the technology and logistics involved in launching a traffic network for flying cars. The collaboration is part of NASA’s Urban Air Mobility (UAM) project. The UAM
- [Boeing – October 7, 2019 – Boeing Funds New Lab Facility within Stanford University’s Aero/Astro Department](https://citiesassociation.org/boeing-october-7-2019-boeing-funds-new-lab-facility-within-stanford-universitys-aero-astro-department/) - Boeing Funds New Lab Facility within Stanford University’s Aero/Astro Department PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2019—Boeing [NYSE: BA] is funding the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility dedicated to the research and testing of autonomous aerial vehicles within Stanford University’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The Boeing Flight & Autonomy Laboratory features a control room
- [CityLab – October 7, 2019 – The Urban Helicopter Dream Is Rising Again](https://citiesassociation.org/citylab-october-7-2019-the-urban-helicopter-dream-is-rising-again/) - The Urban Helicopter Dream Is Rising Again LAURA BLISS 8:00 AM ET Voom, a new and more “affordable” aerial taxi service, has launched in the Bay Area, with a promise to democratize a mobility mode with an elite reputation. A thousand-plus feet above Silicon Valley, I watched the quilt of tech campuses, cul-de-sacs, and forest
- [FAA – October 7, 2019 – FAA Successfully Completes Final ADS-B Milestone](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-october-7-2019-faa-successfully-completes-final-ads-b-milestone/) - FAA Successfully Completes Final ADS-B Milestone WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed its final implementation milestone with Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B), the state-of-the-art surveillance system that enables air traffic controllers to track aircraft with greater accuracy and reliability. The last two of the 155 airports to receive ADS-B, Akron-Canton Airport and Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, both
- [Intelligent-Aerospace - October 3, 2019 - NASA takes delivery of its first all-electric x-plane](https://citiesassociation.org/intelligent-aerospace-october-3-2019-nasa-takes-delivery-of-its-first-all-electric-x-plane/) - NASA takes delivery of its first all-electric x-plane The X-57's Mod II vehicle features the replacement of traditional combustion engines on a baseline Tecnam P2006T aircraft, with electric cruise motors. Oct 3rd, 2019 - AFRC TV / Steve Parcel WASHINGTON - The first all-electric configuration of NASA's X-57 Maxwell now is at the agency's Armstrong
- [Wisconsin State Journal - October 3, 2019 - Air Force denies request for F-35 demonstration at Truax Field](https://citiesassociation.org/wisconsin-state-journal-october-3-2019-air-force-denies-request-for-f-35-demonstration-at-truax-field/) - Air Force denies request for F-35 demonstration at Truax Field October 3, 2019 - MITCHELL SCHMIDT mschmidt@madison.com The U.S. Air Force has denied requests for a demonstration of the noise difference between the F-16 jets already present at Truax Field and proposed, louder F-35 jets. In a letter to U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth,
- [The Mercury News – October 3, 2019 – High-tech ads set to dazzle travelers at San Jose airport](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-october-3-2019-high-tech-ads-set-to-dazzle-travelers-at-san-jose-airport/) - High-tech ads set to dazzle travelers at San Jose airport First-in-the-nation digital advertising technology readies San Jose airport debut By GEORGE AVALOS | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: October 3, 2019 at 10:14 am | UPDATED: October 4, 2019 at 6:36 am SAN JOSE — San Jose International Airport is about to become
- [Aviation Pros - Airlines - October 1, 2019 - John Wayne Airport Welcomes New Fuel-Efficient, Quieter Aircraft](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-airlines-october-1-2019-john-wayne-airport-welcomes-new-fuel-efficient-quieter-aircraft/) - John Wayne Airport Welcomes New Fuel-Efficient, Quieter Aircraft Delta Replacing B717-200 with Airbus A220-100. John Wayne Airport (SNA)OCTOBER 1, 2019 Beginning Oct. 1, Delta Air Lines will fly the fuel-efficient, quieter Airbus A220-100 aircraft on its five daily nonstops between John Wayne Airport (JWA) and Salt Lake City. In addition to improved fuel efficiency, the
- [The Verge - Policy/Tech/Transportation - October 1, 2019 - UPS just won FAA approval to fly as many delivery drones as it wants](https://citiesassociation.org/the-verge-policy-tech-transportation-october-1-2019-ups-just-won-faa-approval-to-fly-as-many-delivery-drones-as-it-wants/) - UPS just won FAA approval to fly as many delivery drones as it wants But don’t expect your next package delivery via drone By Jay Peters Oct 1, 2019, 3:27pm EDT UPS announced that it has received government approval to operate a “drone airline.” Don’t expect your next package to arrive directly on your doorstep
- [Denver Post - Colorado News - September 20, 2019 - Multi-million dollar noise claim against DIA gets day in court](https://citiesassociation.org/denver-post-colorado-news-september-20-2019-multi-million-dollar-noise-claim-against-dia-gets-day-in-court/) - Multi-million dollar noise claim against DIA gets day in court Several Adams County communities say they’re owed $33.5 million for three years of violations By JOHN AGUILAR | jaguilar@denverpost.com | The Denver Post September 30, 2019 at 6:00 am A long-festering dispute between Denver International Airport and the cities that surround it over excessive aircraft
- [AIN Online - General Aviation - NBAA Convention News – September 26, 2019 – Voom To Offer Per-Seat Helo Service in San Francisco Area](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-general-aviation-nbaa-convention-news-september-26-2019-voom-to-offer-per-seat-helo-service-in-san-francisco-area/) - Voom To Offer Per-Seat Helo Service in San Francisco Area by Mark Huber - September 26, 2019, 3:34 PM Airbus unit Voom will expand its per-seat, on-demand helicopter service to the U.S. beginning at the San Francisco Bay Area airports—Napa, Oakland, Palo Alto, Hayward, San Francisco, and San Jose—the company said on Thursday. Voom said
- [Airport’s Council International (ACI) – September 29, 2019 – ACI and CANSO call for a new approach to community engagement on noise.](https://citiesassociation.org/airports-council-international-aci-september-29-2019-aci-and-canso-call-for-a-new-approach-to-community-engagement-on-noise/) - ACI and CANSO call for a new approach to community engagement on noise September 29, 2019 Joint paper was presented today at ICAO’s Triennial Assembly in Montreal Montreal, 29 September 2019 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) have today presented a paper to the 40th International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly on the
- [Airports Council International (ACI) - September 29, 2019 - ACI calls for appropriate ICAO standards and practices for supersonic aircraft](https://citiesassociation.org/airports-council-international-aci-september-29-2019-aci-calls-for-appropriate-icao-standards-and-practices-for-supersonic-aircraft/) - ACI calls for appropriate ICAO standards and practices for supersonic aircraft September 29, 2019 Standards must address impact on the environment, airport operations, and the public. Montreal, September 29, 2019 – At the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly today, Airports Council International (ACI) World called for appropriate standards and practices for supersonic aircraft to properly address their
- [Travel+Leisure - September 27, 2019 - This 'Space Plane' Could Fly You From London to New York in Only 1 Hour](https://citiesassociation.org/travelleisure-september-27-2019-this-space-plane-could-fly-you-from-london-to-new-york-in-only-1-hour/) - This 'Space Plane' Could Fly You From London to New York in Only 1 Hour BY CAILEY RIZZO SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 The UK Space Agency announced its plans for a “space plane” capable of carrying passengers from New York to London in just one hour. And it could be in the skies by the 2030s.
- [Wired - Transportation - September 26, 2019 - Teaching Pilots a New Trick: Landing Quietly](https://citiesassociation.org/wired-transportation-september-26-2019-teaching-pilots-a-new-trick-landing-quietly/) - Wired - Transportation - September 26, 2019 - Teaching Pilots a New Trick: Landing Quietly Researchers want to reduce the noise from planes approaching a runway. The key is a smooth descent. ALEX DAVIES - TRANSPORTATION - 09.26.2019 07:00 AM Life in the cockpit doesn’t leave much room for individuality. Airline pilots wear the same
- [Aviation Today –September 18, 2019 – White House Supports eVTOL Aircraft, Autonomy in R&D Priorities Memo](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-today-september-18-2019-white-house-supports-evtol-aircraft-autonomy-in-rd-priorities-memo/) - White House Supports eVTOL Aircraft, Autonomy in R&D Priorities Memo Air Taxi, Regulation, Unmanned By Brian Garrett-Glaser | September 18, 2019 eVTOL research, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) The White House gave a nod to the rapid development of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in an executive memo discussing
- [Aviation Daily –September 16, 2019 – Noise Reduction Approach Tests Run At Zurich Airport](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-daily-september-16-2019-noise-reduction-approach-tests-run-at-zurich-airport/) - Noise Reduction Approach Tests Run At Zurich Airport Graham Warwick | Aviation Daily - Sep 16, 2019 A guidance system designed to help pilots fly complex low-noise approaches has been flight tested at Zurich Airport by German aerospace center DLR using its Airbus A320 advanced technology research aircraft (ATRA). The DLR-developed Low Noise Augmentation System
- [Daily Mail – September 11, 2019 – Google-linked drone delivery service is found to be too LOUD for Australia as it exceeds residential noise limits](https://citiesassociation.org/daily-mail-september-11-2019-google-linked-drone-delivery-service-is-found-to-be-too-loud-for-australia-as-it-exceeds-residential-noise-limits/) - Google-linked drone delivery service is found to be too LOUD for Australia as it exceeds residential noise limits By PAULA AHILLON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA PUBLISHED: 19:40 EDT, 11 September 2019 | UPDATED: 21:12 EDT, 11 September 2019 A Google-linked drone delivery service has changed the design of its flying machines to address concerns that they were too loud for
- [AIN Online – August 29, 2019 – Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-august-29-2019-bill-would-effectively-end-most-heli-tourism-in-u-s/) - Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S. Aviation News Online - AIN Online by Mark Huber - August 29, 2019, 11:19 AM A proposed bill from a Hawaii congressman would effectively end helitours in the U.S. It would impose a 55-dB noise limit on helicopters, which no current-production machine can meet—even the quiet
- [The Mercury News – August 20, 2019 – Map: With more destinations added at SJC, traffic is soaring](https://citiesassociation.org/the-mercury-news-august-20-2019-map-with-more-destinations-added-at-sjc-traffic-is-soaring/) - Map: With more destinations added at SJC, traffic is soaring New nonstop routes from Silicon Valley include Toronto and two spots in Hawaii By Patrick May, Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: August 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm | UPDATED: August 20, 2019 at 12:37 pm San Jose International Airport is bursting at its seams, it
- [The American Society of Mechanical Engineers - August 12, 2019 - Flying Green with Hybrid-Electric Planes](https://citiesassociation.org/the-american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-august-12-2019-flying-green-with-hybrid-electric-planes/) - ASME - August 12, 2019 - Flying Green with Hybrid-Electric Planes By Carlos M. González Monday, August 12, 2019 Faradair Aerospace is a British startup looking to change the landscape of hybrid-powered flight. The company recently unveiled new design plans for an 18-seat biofuel-powered hybrid plane for passenger and cargo transport. “When we released the
- [Bloomberg – August 12, 2019 – Business – America’s Love Affair With Flying Is Growing Faster Than the Economy](https://citiesassociation.org/bloomberg-august-12-2019-business-americas-love-affair-with-flying-is-growing-faster-than-the-economy/) - America’s Love Affair With Flying Is Growing Faster Than the Economy By Justin Bachman Monday, August 12, 2019 Americans love to fly and it shows. U.S. airlines carried a record 889 million passengers in 2018, a 20 percent increase from five years earlier, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics records that date to 2002. That
- [U.S. DOT – August 12, 2019 – Briefing – Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration](https://citiesassociation.org/u-s-dot-august-12-2019-briefing-stephen-m-dickson-sworn-in-as-administrator-of-the-federal-aviation-administration/) - U.S. DOT - Stephen M. Dickson Sworn in as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Monday, August 12, 2019 WASHINGTON – Stephen M. Dickson was sworn in today by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao as the 18th Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An aviation industry professional with nearly 40 years of experience,
- [Santa Cruz Sentinel – August 9, 2019 – Opinion/Guest Commentary – Making our voices heard over jet noise](https://citiesassociation.org/santa-cruz-sentinel-august-9-2019-opinion-guest-commentary-making-our-voices-heard-over-jet-noise/) - Santa Cruz Sentinel – August 9, 2019 – Opinion/Guest Commentary – Making our voices heard over jet noise Guest Commentary Making our voices heard over jet noise By John Leopold August 9, 2019 at 5:00 am Santa Cruz County is on the verge of a victory for democracy in dealing with a federal agency that
- [Santa Cruz Sentinel – August 2, 2019 – Opinion/Guest Commentary - FAA should have conducted review before moving flight path](https://citiesassociation.org/santa-cruz-sentinel-august-2-2019-faa-should-have-conducted-review-before-moving-flight-path/) - FAA should have conducted review before moving flight path | Opinion / Guest Commentary| By Bruce Mcpherson | August 2, 2019 at 5:00 am The Federal Aviation Administration announced during a June meeting of the Santa Cruz-Santa Clara County Roundtable – established in 2018 to address regional impacts of jet noise – that officials
- [Reuters – July 19th, 2019 – Airbus mimics nature with 'Bird of Prey' concept plane](https://citiesassociation.org/reuters-july-19th-2019-airbus-mimics-nature-with-bird-of-prey-concept-plane/) - Reuters – July 19th, 2019 – Airbus mimics nature with 'Bird of Prey' concept plane Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Tom Brown RAF FAIRFORD, England (Reuters) - Airbus (AIR.PA) on Friday unveiled a concept aircraft with splayed wingtips and a fanned tail inspired by the feathers of an eagle as it experiments with “biomimicry”
- [FAA– July 25th, 2019 – Press Release – Transportation Secretary Names FAA NextGen Advisory Committee Chair](https://citiesassociation.org/faa-july-25th-2019-press-release-transportation-secretary-names-faa-nextgen-advisory-committee-chair/) - Press Release – Transportation Secretary Names FAA NextGen Advisory Committee Chair Posted on July 25, 2019 Contact: Marcia Alexander-Adams Phone: 202-267-3488; Email: marcia.adams@faa.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that Russell “Chip” Childs was appointed Chair of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC). Childs is President
- [Atlanta Journal Constitution - July 24th, 2019 - Senators Approve Former Delta Exec to Lead FAA](https://citiesassociation.org/atlanta-journal-constitution-july-24th-2019-senators-approve-former-delta-exec-to-lead-faa/) - Atlanta Journal Constitution - July 24th, 2019 - Senators Approve Former Delta Exec to Lead FAA July 24, 2019 By Tamar Hallerman and Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday narrowly confirmed Atlantan Steve Dickson to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after the former Delta Air Lines executive weathered criticism about his
- [What's New - July 2019](https://citiesassociation.org/whats-new-july-2019/) - RHNA Subregion The Board will be discussing the proposal for the RHNA Subregion at the August meeting. City Managers and members of SCCAPO received the draft resolution, MOU, & staff report template. City/county action items for RHNA Formation: Please have your attorney review and submit edits, suggestions by July 24 to andi@citiesassociation.org Agendize the RHNA
- [Baltimore Sun - July 10, 2019 - FAA to consider case about noise near BWI airport](https://citiesassociation.org/baltimore-sun-july-10-2019-faa-to-consider-case-about-noise-near-bwi-airport/) - Baltimore Sun Associated Press | Jul 10, 2019 | 11:17 AM The Federal Aviation Administration is going to reconsider its position challenging Maryland over new flight patterns and the noise they bring residents near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. In September, the FAA wrote a letter to the state declining to respond to a petition
- [Chicago Tribune - July 3, 2019 - The FAA’s O’Hare jet noise study has taken more than 4 years.](https://citiesassociation.org/chicago-tribune-july-3-2019-the-faas-ohare-jet-noise-study-has-taken-more-than-4-years/) - Chicago Tribune - July 3, 2019 The FAA’s O’Hare jet noise study has taken more than 4 years. ‘I believe something has gone wrong,’ says Rep. Quigley. By Mary Wisniewski U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley wants to know why the Federal Aviation Administration is taking more than four years to finish a study on the impact
- [Castle Pines News Press - July 1, 2019 - Centennial Airport says FAA left gaps in flight path study](https://citiesassociation.org/castle-pines-news-press-july-1-2019-centennial-airport-says-faa-left-gaps-in-flight-path-study/) - Castle Pines News Press - July 1, 2019 Ellis Arnold July 1, 2019 Colorado Community Media Centennial Airport says FAA left gaps in flight path study - Congress-mandated studies on noise effects must be completed, airport argues Wheels started turning on a federal plan to reroute airplane traffic in the Denver metro area years ago,
- [Press Release - June 18, 2019 - Congressman Adam Schiff Website - Accountability Office to Investigate Noise Impacts of FAA’s New Flight Routes](https://citiesassociation.org/press-release-june-18-2019-congressman-adam-schiff/) - Press Release - June 18, 2019 - Congressman Adam Schiff Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), and 27 other Members of Congress asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has handled aviation noise impacts while implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation
- [Aviation Pros - June 11, 2019 - Kansas Researchers are Trying to Make Airplanes Quieter with Help from NASA Grant](https://citiesassociation.org/aviation-pros-june-11-2019-kansas-researchers-are-trying-to-make-airplanes-quieter-with-help-from-nasa-grant/) - Aviation Pros - June 11, 2019 Jason Tidd June 12, 2019 The Wichita Eagle June 11-- Jun. 11--If you're tired of loud airplanes flying over Wichita, Kansas researchers may have a solution.They want to engineer a new liner made of sound-absorbing materials to put over the aircraft engines. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has
- [Embraer X - June 11, 2019 - Unveils New Flying Vehicle Concept for Future Urban Air Mobility](https://citiesassociation.org/embraer-x-june-11-2019-unveils-new-flying-vehicle-concept-for-future-urban-air-mobility/) - EmbraerX - June 1, 2019 Washington D.C., USA – June 11, 2019 - EmbraerX unveils today a new electric flying vehicle concept during Uber Elevate Summit 2019 in Washington, D.C. The event convenes a global community of manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and government officials, all working to make the urban aerial ridesharing vision a reality. The
- [British Airways: Media Centre – June 7, 2019 – British Airways Tops Heathrow's 'Fly Quiet and Green' League Table](https://citiesassociation.org/british-airways-media-centre-june-7-2019-british-airways-tops-heathrows-fly-quiet-and-green-league-table/) - British Airways: Media Centre – June 7, 2019 News Releases June 7, 2019 British Airways’ short-haul fleet has topped Heathrow’s ‘Fly Quiet and Green' league table, based on its environmental performance from January to March this year. The airline gained the top spot because of its new, more fuel-efficient aircraft, consistent adherence to routes designed
- [Air Transport News (ATN) - June 4, 2019 - United Airlines Makes History Flying the Most Eco-Friendly Commercial Flight of its Kind](https://citiesassociation.org/air-transport-news-atn-june-4-2019-united-airlines-makes-history-flying-the-most-eco-friendly-commercial-flight-of-its-kind/) - Air Transport News (ATN) - June 4, 2019 ATN - SOURCE: UNITES AIRLINES Jun 4, 2019 United Airlines, a longstanding leader among all global carriers in environmental sustainability, made history today – World Environment Day – with the departure of the Flight for the Planet, the most eco-friendly commercial flight of its kind in the
- [AIN Online - June 5, 2019 - House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call](https://citiesassociation.org/ain-online-june-5-2019-house-panel-oks-faa-budget-boost-with-safety-first-call/) - AIN Online - June 5, 2019 Business Aviation - by Kerry Lynch June 5, 2019, 10:45 AM House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call The House Appropriations Committee yesterday approved a $17.7 billion budget for the FAA in Fiscal Year 2020 that includes an emphasis on the need for a “safety first” approach
- [LA Times - June 4, 2019 - Neighbors Pressure Hollywood Burbank Airport officials to fix flight paths](https://citiesassociation.org/la-times-june-4-2019-neighbors-pressure-hollywood-burbank-airport-officials-to-fix-flight-paths/) - Los Angeles Times - June 4, 2019 BURBANK LEADER NEWS - By ANTHONY CLARK CARPIO JUN 04, 2019 | 5:55 PM Neighbors pressure Hollywood Burbank Airport officials to fix flight paths More than 80 people from Studio City, Sherman Oaks and the south San Fernando Valley let members of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority know they
- [Santa Cruz Sentinel - May 15, 2019 - FAA to discuss flight route changes in June](https://citiesassociation.org/santa-cruz-sentinel-may-15-2019-faa-to-discuss-flight-route-changes-in-june/) - Santa Cruz Sentinel - May 15, 2019 SANTA CRUZ — Following thousands of noise complaints from residents of Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the long-awaited San Francisco International Airport flight path changes are in motion. The Federal Aviation Administration released an April update about the status of...
- [Cities Association position on Housing](https://citiesassociation.org/cities-association-position-on-housing/) - CASCC recognizes the need for increased housing opportunities, especially for people earning below the area median income. We fully endorse local and regional efforts to encourage the production of more housing, preserve and increase subsidized below market rate housing at moderate- and below-income levels, and provide benefits to minimize the impact for current residents in
- [KCBS on SC|SC Roundtable](https://citiesassociation.org/kcbs-on-scsc-roundtable-2/) - Counties Band Together To Battle FAA Over Airplane Noise KCBS RADIO: ON-DEMAND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH An alliance formed by Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties to address airplane noise has finally taken off. KCBS Radio reporter Mike Colgan says the thinking is the union will have more clout when it comes to negotiating noise issues
- [Santa Clara | Santa Cruz Community Roundtable is set to launch!](https://citiesassociation.org/santa-clara-santa-cruz-community-roundtable-is-set-to-launch-2/) - The first two meetings of the Santa Clara | Santa Cruz Community Roundtable are scheduled: Wednesday, February 27 1PM – 3PM Santa Clara County County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, 1st Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Wednesday, March 27 1PM – 3PM Santa Clara County County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, 1st Floor
- [Regional Economic Forum talks Affordable Housing](https://citiesassociation.org/regional-economic-forum-talks-affordable-housing/) - Repost from Channel 7 Bay Area group brainstorming to speed up affordable housing projects Updated 15 minutes ago SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- In Silicon Valley, worry is growing that the lack of affordable housing could make it more difficult to retain or recruit workers. So new ideas have surfaced to try to speed up
- [KCBS on SC|SC Roundtable](https://citiesassociation.org/kcbs-on-scsc-roundtable/) - Counties Band Together To Battle FAA Over Airplane Noise KCBS RADIO: ON-DEMAND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH An alliance formed by Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties to address airplane noise has finally taken off. KCBS Radio reporter Mike Colgan says the thinking is the union will have more clout when it comes to negotiating noise issues
- [Santa Clara | Santa Cruz Community Roundtable is set to launch!](https://citiesassociation.org/santa-clara-santa-cruz-community-roundtable-is-set-to-launch/) - The first two meetings of the Santa Clara | Santa Cruz Community Roundtable are scheduled: Wednesday, February 27 1PM – 3PM Santa Clara County County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, 1st Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Wednesday, March 27 1PM – 3PM Santa Clara County County Government Center 70 West Hedding Street, 1st Floor
- [City Selection Committee Appointments:  January 2019](https://citiesassociation.org/city-selection-committee-appointments-january-2019/) - Congratulations to the recent appointees to regional boards: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Two Alternate Seats (term expires 6/2020) Councilmember Liz Kniss (Palo Alto) Councilmember Rod Sinks (Cupertino) Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - Commissioner (term expires 2/2023) Councilmember Jeannie Bruins (Los Altos) Santa Clara County Local Board: Cal-Id/RAN (ongoing term) Mayor Larry Klein
- [Watch MTC presentation on CASA Compact](https://citiesassociation.org/watch-mtc-presentation-on-casa-compact/) - If you missed the January 10, 2019 Board of Directors meeting, we've uploaded a video to YouTube. The MTC powerpoint presentation is also available.
- [MTC presents CASA Compact](https://citiesassociation.org/mtc-presents-casa-compact/) - MTC will be presenting the CASA Compact to the Board of Directors on Thursday, January 10 at 7:30 PM. The Agenda outline for Thursday: 7PM Cities Association Business CASA Compact presentation and discussion: 7:30 -7:50 MTC presentation 7:50 Supervisor Cortese 8:00 - 8:30 Board Q&A - 8:30 - Public Comment Agenda
- [Request for Proposals: Facilitator/Consultant Services](https://citiesassociation.org/request-for-proposals-facilitator-consultant-services/) - Cities Association of Santa Clara County is soliciting proposals from individuals or firms familiar with aviation, aircraft, and airport noise management issues to provide facilitator/consultant services for the Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Community Roundtable. Request for Proposal Background Information Timeline: RFP Issued November 30, 2018 Deadline for Questions, Clarifications December 14, 2018 Proposals Due December
- [Cities Selection Committee Appointments:](https://citiesassociation.org/cities-selection-committee-appointments/) - At the November 2018 meeting, the Cities Selection Committee appointed: Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC): Hon. Lisa Matichak (Mountain View) Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Hon. Chris Clark (Mountain View) Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD): Hon. Rod Sinks (Cupertino) SourceWise: Cricket Rubino (Morgan Hill) Santa Clara County Emergency Operational Area Council (OAC):
- [November Board of Directors Meeting Update](https://citiesassociation.org/november-board-of-directors-meeting-update/) - In case you missed the November Board of Directors meeting: Senator Jerry Hill spoke about the upcoming legislation and asked for questions, perspectives, problems. . items of discussion: Pressure on school districts and local control on school districts Early childhood education focus of governor Transportation SB 50 was mentioned and the negative impact on Schools
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## Events

- [SPECIAL MEETING: Executive Committee](https://citiesassociation.org/events/special-meeting-executive-committee/) - Meeting Information: Members of the public may use the information below to join the webinar: Webinar ID: 884 1120 6053 Passcode: 327880 Meeting also livestreamed on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@citiesassoc Online Participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties may
- [City Selection Committee Meeting](https://citiesassociation.org/events/city-selection-committee-meeting/) - Meeting Information: Members of the public may use the information below to join the webinar: Webinar ID: 868 5958 1157 Passcode: 722761 Meeting also livestreamed on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@citiesassoc Online Participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties
- [Legislative Action Committee Meeting](https://citiesassociation.org/events/legislative-action-committee-meeting/) - Meeting Information: Members of the public may use the information below to join the webinar: Webinar ID: 823 1430 2917 Passcode: 254352 Meeting also livestreamed on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@citiesassoc Online Participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties
- [Board of Directors Meeting](https://citiesassociation.org/events/board-of-directors-meeting/) - Meeting Information: Members of the public may use the information below to join the webinar: Webinar ID: 835 1075 6481 Passcode: 519682 Meeting also livestreamed on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@citiesassoc Online Participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties
- [Executive Committee Meeting](https://citiesassociation.org/events/executive-committee-meeting/) - Meeting Information: Members of the public may use the information below to join the webinar: Webinar ID: 884 1120 6053 Passcode: 327880 Meeting also livestreamed on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@citiesassoc Online Participation: Members of the public may also attend online. However, the Cities Association of Santa Clara County cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to online technology. Technical difficulties may
- [Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery](https://citiesassociation.org/events/emergency-preparedness-response-and-recovery/) - The Cities Association of Santa Clara County is hosting the annual Summer Membership Event on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This year’s theme is Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, a key priority for the Board. If you are a member and interested, please contact mlee@saratoga.ca.us.

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