AAAE/ACI-NA
Airport Noise Conference

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Speakers:

Mike Landguth, A.A.E., President & CEO, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

William C. Sandifer, A.A.E., Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.

For many years central North Carolina has been one of the fastest growing areas of the country. Since the late 1980's, forward thinking land-use planning has protected RDU from incompatible encroachment. Hear from airport staff about how recent development pressures in a fast-growing community has negatively impacted land-use compatibility around RDU, the steps staff has taken to educate and work with local elected officials, as well as the strategic lessons learned. 

Moderator: Mike Landguth, A.A.E., President & CEO, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Speaker: Bill Sandifer, A.A.E., Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Innovative technologies are improving the world of aircraft noise management. Join us for key updates on noise monitoring system tools, and Ground Based Augmentation Systems (GBAS) for noise reduction beyond the 65 DNL.

Moderator: Christian Valdes, Senior Managing Consultant, Landrum & Brown

Speakers: 

Phil Gwiner, C.M., Customer Solutions Manager, Envirosuite

Paul Hannah, Chief Airspace and Flight Operations Engineer, LEAN Technology Corp.

Zach Miller, Airport Solutions Manager, Casper

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Environmental priorities and changing administration guidance is leading to a good deal of new directions at the federal level. This session will take a high level look at those efforts, how FAA is working with the direction they've been given in the recent FAA Reauthorization Law, and set the stage for more in-depth discussions in following sessions. 

Moderator: Tim Middleton, C.M., Principal Consultant, HMMH

Speakers:

Adam Scholten, Environmental Specialist, FAA's Office of Environment and Energy - Noise Division

Ted McDonald, Senior Environmental Protection Specialist, Transport Canada 

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This session will examine the recent and upcoming changes to NEPA that will impact noise practitioners, including considerations of constrained vs unconstrained forecasting. We'll also review two example airport case studies. 

Moderator: Sandy Lancaster, AVP, Environmental Development Programs, Environmental Affairs, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Speakers:

Eric Pilsk, Attorney at Law, Kaplan Kirsch

Autumn Ward, Senior Airport Planner, Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

The Randy Jones Award for Excellence in Airport Noise Mitigation, Abatement and Management recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the industry. We hope you can join us at the awards luncheon as we honor this year’s recipient of the Randy Jones Award!

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Recognizing that a key element of aircraft noise management is noise reduction at the source, this session will feature updates from airlines, engine manufacturers and aircraft manufacturers. We will also hear about the ICAO dual stringency work that requires both noise and air quality improvements be considered in tandem.

Moderator: Gene Reindel, Vice President, Aviation Services, HMMH

Speakers:

Kenley Farmer, Director, Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America

Rob Stoker, Senior Manager, BCA Flight Sciences - Noise, Vibration and Emissions, Boeing

Jeremy Coupe, Aerospace Engineer, Lead for ATM-X Digital Information Platform (DIP) Sustainable Aviation CDDR Demo, NASA

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Airport noise offices respond to many inquiries from communities, legislative representatives, and other stakeholders. Two case studies will look at how airports handle this, the data they share to tell a story, and the reports that they do (and don’t) publish. 

Moderators:

Greg Maxwell, Principal Aviation Noise Consultant, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly

Bert Ganoung, Aircraft Noise Office Manager | Planning & Environmental Affairs, San Francisco International Airport

Speakers:

Mike Jeck, Airport Noise Information Manager, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

Rachel Min-Brown, Environmental Analyst, Vancouver Airport Authority

John Wiatrak, A.A.E., ACE, ASC, Noise Officer, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

In a session that will leave you wanting more, we’ll look at a variety of AEDT-related topics including:

• Customization
  • Reduced thrust modeling case study
• Comparing measurements to modeling and implications for airports/community reaction
• Future planned enhancements
  
  • How airports should start planning to take advantage of those enhancements, as well as the data that will be needed

Moderator: Michele Ross, C.M., LEED AP, Director, Stakeholder Engagement, Metropolitan Airports Commission

Speakers:

Gene Reindel, Vice President, Aviation Services, HMMH

Adam Scholten, Environmental Specialist, FAA's Office of Environment and Energy - Noise Division

Yue Xu, Planner V, HNTB

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Discover advanced sound insulation techniques in this session featuring insights from Boston Logan and San Diego International Airports on updating acoustical treatments and insulating non-residential buildings. Gain valuable knowledge on global noise mitigation practices from a European airport, and learn how Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport is tackling increased noise challenges from the F-35A fighter jet. Join us for innovative solutions and best practices from industry leaders.

Moderator: Joanna Norris, Associate, The Jones Payne Group, Inc. 

Speakers:

Tavia Doyle, Construction Manager, Quieter Home Program, Planning & Environmental Affairs, San Diego International Airport

Nic Longo, C.M., Director of Aviation, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

Rick Norman, Head of Noise Strategy, Heathrow Airport

Steve Sulprizio, Manager, Noise Abatement, Boston Logan International Airport

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location:

Jaguar Bolera

2221 Iron Works Dr, Suite 90

Raleigh, NC 27604 

Logistics: 

5:50 p.m. - Load Buses

6:00 p.m. - Buses Depart Hotel

6:30 p.m. - Arrive at Jaguar Bolera

8:30 p.m. - Load Buses  

9:00 p.m. - Arrive Back at Hotel

There will be food stations and passed appetizers, with wristbands provided for access to food and games. Attendees can also add extra funds if they'd like to enjoy additional drinks or participate in more games. 

7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

This session will provide an update of recent developments in administrative law, including the repeal of the Chevron doctrine, and why noise officers should care. We will also hear legislative updates and potential Congressional priorities in 2025. 

Moderator: Melinda Pagliarello, Managing Director, Environmental Affairs, ACI-NA

Speakers:

Amanda La Joie, Director, Government and Political Affairs, ACI-NA

Eric Pilsk, Attorney at Law, Kaplan Kirsch LLP

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

During this time, we'll break into small groups to discuss and share info on some of the challenges airports are facing. The groups will have 45 minutes to discuss, and then we'll have a representative from each group share (rapid-fire style) the highlights of their discussion.

Session Leads: 

William "Billy" Hobson, C.M., Interim Sr. Aircraft Noise Specialist, Planning, Noise & Environment, San Diego International Airport

Cynthia Woods, Manager, Noise Management Office, Greater Toronto Airports Authority

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Performance Based Navigation (PBN) takes place in four dimensions (X, Y, altitude, and time). And to make PBN flight procedures work, four stakeholder groups each with different "points of view" must work together: FAA, airports, airlines, and international organizations. 

This session will bring together these stakeholders to discuss the design and implementation of flight procedures. We'll take a look at topics such as procedure updates, how to engage the FAA regarding airport-sponsored procedure requests, and useful case studies. 

Moderator: Clint Morrow, Vice President, Tetra Tech

Speakers:

Josh Haviland, Air Traffic Controller, FAA

Maria De Rosa, Senior Advisor, Office of the Regional Administrator, Southern Region, FAA

Bob Slattery, Noise and Environmental Programs Officer, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 

Jeff Wafford, Director of Public Affairs, UPS

Beth White, Senior Strategist, Public and Industry Engagement, FAA 

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Paul Rossi, Director of Development and Safety at Causey Aviation Unmanned, will conduct three flight demonstrations at 12:15 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. Each demo will last five minutes, followed by a ten-minute Q&A session. 

The drone demonstrations will be held outdoors on the basketball court of the hotel property. 

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. 

New entrants and what to expect from them has been a conversation at many previous Noise Conferences. This discussion will consider the reasons that airport staff want to be prepared for those new entrants, such as proactive preparations for compatible land use and potential complaints, and how best to prepare given the known facts and expectations today, in 2024.

Discussion Leads: 

Delia Chi, C.M., Vice President of Planning & Sustainability, Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

Chris Fernando, Principal, Hovecon and Adjunct Professor AAM, Florida Tech

Aaron S. Levitt, P.E., Former Deputy Director of Utilities and Infrastructure, Town of Holly Springs

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.

We'll hear from FAA on a variety of guidance updates and areas of work. 

Moderator: Autumn Ward, Senior Airport Planner, Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

Speakers:

Becky Cointin, Acting Executive Director, FAA's National Engagement and Regional Administration

Susan Staehle, Environmental Protection Specialist, FAA's Office of Airports, Airport Planning and Environmental Division

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Do you have a question from one of the sessions, but we ran out of time to answer it? Did you bring a question to the conference that you hoped would be addressed, but we haven't gotten to it yet? Were you surprised by a comment or panel, and want to talk about it more with your colleagues? We're saving this hour for exactly that kind of discussion. 

Moderators:

Tim Middleton, C.M., Principal Consultant, HMMH

Bruce Rineer, C.M., Manager, Noise Section, Maryland Aviation Administration

Christian Valdes, Senior Managing Consultant, Landrum & Brown

3:30 p.m.