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The Port created a Fly Quiet Committee in early 2003. Membership included city staff members from local communities and representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Puget Sound Regional Council, pilots and mechanics. The goal of the Committee was to find innovative ways to further reduce the impacts from aircraft noise. While significant progress had already been made through noise abatement programs, there is always room for improvement.
The 2010 Fly Quiet award for passenger airline was presented to Air Canada Jazz at a Port Commission meeting. Pictured from left are John Creighton, Port commissioner; Captain Greg Joseph, fleet manager for Air Canada Jazz; Tom Albro, Port commissioner; Bill Bryant, Port commissioner; Gael Tarleton, Port commissioner; and Rob Holland, Port commissioner. SkyWest Airlines (United Express) earned the second place award and Virgin America was recognized as honorable mention.