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Phoenix Flight Path Delayed Over Noise | Mesa News
The FAA’s plan to modernize flight paths around Phoenix Sky Harbor aims to boost safety and efficiency but sparked backlash after revealing it could expose 86,000 more residents to aircraft noise—on top of hundreds of thousands already affected. Echoing a 2014 court ruling that found the FAA ignored community concerns and environmental impacts, local leaders and lawmakers are pushing back, demanding better noise mitigation and deeper public involvement. In response, the FAA has postponed implementation until at least next summer to reassess feedback and avoid repeating past mistakes. Listen…
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