Moderated by Ambrose Clay, City of College Park

To provide an annual update on federal legislation, regulations/actions and research related to aviation noise and emissions.

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Learn about the benefits of sustainable alternate jet fuels, their impact on climate change, their ability to reduce criteria pollutants, and how they will pave the way for less reliance on foreign petroleum. 

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Hear from local airports on noise issues and how each airport has worked to improve problems for the benefit of their surrounding community.

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Learn about the newest technology in travel and how their businesses are being established. From electric lift to personal vertical lift and small UAV's there is something that will excite everyone in this session on the newest endeavors for aviation.

Moderated by Gilles Bourgeois, Transport Canada

Find out how the latest research on noise in aviation will affect the policies put forth by the FAA and the new US administration.

Moderated by Sandy Lancaster, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Take a look at the noise reduction operations in effect currently and the research on steeper approaches that will allow for less disturbance of the communities surrounding airports. 

Moderated by Dave Carbone, Lockridge Grindal Nauen & NOISE

Determine the factors that are critical to the success of committees established to develop regional consensus on airspace changes

Moderated by Armando Tovar, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Looking to the future, we know changes in technology will help reduce commercial aviation noise. Hear about what is on the horizon from NASA the FAA and Airline Manufacturers.