AAAE/ACI-NA
Airport Noise Conference

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

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

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

Speakers: 

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

The conference will start with an overview of the recent changes at the national and international levels that airport noise professionals want to track. Updates will include CAEP dual stringency agreements, and a high-level status summary of relevant regulation, policy, NEPA and guideline updates, areas where the Federal Government is focusing current efforts, such as work on supersonics, and AAM, plus litigation updates. 

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Speakers:

 Incompatible land uses and development around airports has been a topic at several conferences over the last few years, and the need for the conversation continues. This session will discuss recent trends in the development of incompatible land uses near airports, how that development threatens the viability of airports, airport sponsors’ legal obligations to prevent incompatible land use development, and ideas on preventive measures and new technologies that may help airports maintain compatible land use 

10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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 - 2:15 p.m.

Moderator: Alan Hass, Association Vice President, Landrum & Brown

Speakers:

Steve Sulprizio, Manager, Noise Abatement, Masspoert

 Gerardo Fries, Supervisor, Noise Insulation Program, San Francisco International Airport  

Julie Kinzie, Sound Insulation Senior Manager, Noise Programs, Port of Seattle  

This year’s Sound Insulation Session will focus on evaluating aging mitigation products from pre-1993 programs, highlighting ongoing efforts at BOS, SFO, and SEA. The discussion will address acoustical failures, product life expectancy, and community expectations.  

2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

Moderator: Gene Reindel, Vice President, HMMH

Community roundtables remain a common tool for airport-community engagement, but they vary significantly in structure, membership, authority, and effectiveness. The panel will explore the different models of roundtables operating across the country, examining what works, what doesn't, and how success should be measured.  

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

 This session will highlight how AEDT noise modeling is evolving to meet more dynamic needs, using case studies such as structure shielding comparisons with SoundPLAN and helicopter routing evaluations to illustrate emerging techniques, practical considerations, and lessons learned.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Given the nature of Noise Officers’ jobs, they are often the frontline of interfacing with community members and get asked a range of topics. In this session, we’ll cover some of the topics that come up frequently, such as unleaded fuel opportunities and challenges 

6 - 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by:  King County International Airport 

7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

This session will provide an update on research on the health effects of aircraft noise, including FAA research programs and other relevant research outside of the U.S. We will also engage the audience in a discussion of strategies for communicating noise effects in an era of uncertain federal support. 

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Moderator: Sandra Lancaster, C.M., A.C.E., Assistant Vice President of Environmental Development Programs, Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW) 

 Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and drones are evolving quickly, creating challenges for regulators to integrate them into the National Airspace System (NAS) and to develop policies to support their operation. This session will highlight the latest research and policy developments in AAM/Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and drones, including NASA’s UAM Noise Working Group (UNWG), FAA updates on the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) and AAM National Strategy, and recent FAA environmental reviews for drones. 

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Moderator:

Missi Shumer, Chief Growth Officer, HMMH 

Clint Morrow, Vice President, BridgeNet International  

This session will discuss FAA’s airspace and flight procedure redesigns. The panelists will highlight the importance of effective and transparent community engagement and share lessons learned from recent projects. As the FAA continues with future airspace modernization efforts aimed at improving efficiency and safety, this session will help airports and their consultants to be prepared.  

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

The session will highlight common noise concerns voiced by residents near General Aviation Airports—such as repetitive overflights, nighttime or early‑morning operations, altitudes, and flight tracks—and will examine how airports can strengthen communication, transparency, and data‑driven decision‑making to address these issues. Presenters will discuss strategies for collaboration among airports, flight schools, air traffic control, and public stakeholders, focusing on practical approaches such as voluntary noise‑reduction procedures, community engagement programs, operational analytics, and proactive messaging. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the balance between supporting GA training needs and maintaining strong community trust, along with tools they can apply to reduce friction and foster constructive partnerships around airport noise.  

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.

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