Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium (ANE) 2024: Presentations “FAA and AICA Noise Policy Review Webinar – A Community Engagement Example” and “Community Perspective – Fly Quiet Programs” – March 2024

Date: March 5, 2024

Event: Aviation Noise & Emissions (ANE) Symposium 2024

Description: Presentations by Darlene Yaplee (AICA) and Don Scata (FAA) on “FAA and AICA Noise Policy Review Webinar – A Community Engagement Example” and by Tami Mulcahy (Quiet Skies Los Altos, CA) and co-authored by Darlene Yaplee (AICA) and Marie-Jo Fremont (Concerned Residents of Palo Alto, CA) on “Community Perspective – Fly Quiet Programs”. 

1. FAA and AICA Noise Policy Review Webinar – A Community Engagement Example by Darlene Yaplee (AICA) and Don Scata (FAA)

The FAA and the Aviation-Impacted Communities Alliance (AICA) held a virtual panel discussion moderated by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) on July 13, 2023 to discuss the Noise Policy Review framework and to facilitate the submission of meaningful comments by members of local communities who are substantially affected by aircraft noise and noise impacts. The presentation will cover the virtual panel discussion: ideation, perspectives, and learnings.  

1.A. Presentation Recording

1.B. Slide Deck

2. Community Perspective – Fly Quiet Programs by Tami Mulcahy (Quiet Skies Los Altos, CA) and co-authored by Darlene Yaplee (AICA) and Marie-Jo Fremont (Concerned Residents of Palo Alto, CA)

Based on primary research, this presentation will highlight differences and best practices from a sample of airports (commercial and general aviation) as well as make recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of Fly Quiet Programs. 

2.A. Presentation Recording

2.B. Slide Deck