Category : From The Web(1222)

By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter The Federal Aviation Administration last week granted Boeing’s 777 freighter a few more years of production, waiving looming emissions requirements for up to 35 new aircraft. Without that exemption, Boeing would have had to sunset production of the Everett-built 777 freighter in 2028 because the cargo plane would

The boom in private aviation is also driving demand for additional infrastructure. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images In recent years, but they do not pay commensurate portion of fees to FAA operations A new report has put a spotlight on the rapid expansion of private jet travel in the US, revealing that owners are not paying

By Alexis Weisend Seattle Times business reporter Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has languished near the bottom of customer satisfaction rankings for years. But after billions of dollars in investments, the airport has achieved a remarkable feat: It’s finally average. According to a survey released Wednesday by data analytics firm JD Power, the airport climbed six spots

Federal lawmakers will consider a proposal to reduce congestion around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the nation. No survivors found in crash between military helicopter and jet over Potomac River near DC Virginia’s U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both Democrats, announced the DCA Air

By Angela Lim Seattle Times features reporter General screening passengers flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will see one fewer way to skip the lines at security checkpoints beginning this fall. The airport announced Thursday that its SEA Spot Saver program — which allowed travelers to book a TSA security appointment in advance for free,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) announced the DCA Air Safety Act, legislation that would improve safety in the constrained and complex airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after last year’s deadly midair collision that claimed 67 lives. The bill would cap hourly arrivals, reduce

by Gary Leff on August 31, 2026 American Airlines will contribute $1,000 to Trump Accounts opened for eligible children of its employees, matching the federal government’s $1,000 seed contribution. This is a parting gift from Nate Gatten to the administration as he leaves to head government relations for Apple, and helps to set the airline

Unanimous Decision Upholds EPA Action Creating Superfund Liability for 2 Best-Known PFAS Holland & Knight Alert Matthew Z. Leopold | Dianne R. Phillips | Andy Emerson | Clarissa Howley Mills | Jeff Porter | Rafe Petersen | Evan Neustater Highlights A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

August 20, 2026 Sacramento, Calif. (August 20, 2026)— Senator Melissa Hurtado’s SB 661 cleared a major legislative hurdle after passing the Assembly with unanimous support, moving California one step closer to strengthening regional airports, modernizing aviation infrastructure and expanding air service across the state. The Assembly amended SB 661 before passage, sending the measure back

Highline School Board Calls for Protections, Investment as Airport Expansion Moves Forward Aug 19 2026 The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors voted unanimously to submit a letter to the Port of Seattle calling for stronger protections and greater investment in schools and communities affected by plans to expand Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. In the letter,