Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit ... · FINAL REPORT The USTDA Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit, held June 18-27, 2008, and developed

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Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation VisitJune 18-June 27, 2008

Washington, D.C. ■■■■■ Milwaukee, Wisconsin ■■■■■ Seattle, Washington

FINAL REPORT

The USTDA Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit, held June 18-27, 2008, and developed andmanaged by AAAE, provided six delegates from Thailand and Malaysia the opportunity to examine in depththe state of aviation environmental standards and regulation in the United States. This OV focused primarily onpolicy issues and was aimed at introducing the delegates to environmental protection programs at U.S. airportsand in the U.S. aviation community that could be adapted to their home countries. Further, the discussions andbriefings with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel allowed the delegates to understand the direc-tion of environmental protections related to aviation in a developed nation, a standard that is in line with globalpractices ascribed to by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other worldwide agencies.

The USTDA Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit successfully met USTDA’s key policy-discussion objectives. Based on feedback from the delegates, the Orientation Visit successfully highlightedtechnological solutions and operational best practices for reducing aviation noise and addressed water qualityissues, emissions issues and fuel burn issues. The Orientation Visit also was successful in encouraging greatercollaboration between the U.S. government and the delegates’ countries of origin, Thailand and Malaysia,concerning the environmental stewardship initiatives of the U.S. government and ICAO.

The Orientation Visit was successful in providing an opportunity for decisionmakers from Thailand and Malaysia tobetter understand U.S. capabilities and practical experience in implementing new technologies that improve aviationefficiency and environmental protection.

Since the OV focused primarily on aviation environmental policy issues, it did not meet USTDA’s other keyobjective of trade development due to the following reasons: (1) the participants from Thailand and Ma-laysia were primarily policy experts and not involved in commercial development, and (2) the OV present-ers from U.S. government and industry (FAA, Boeing, Sea-Tac International Airport, GE Aviation, Pratt& Whitney, Air Transport Association and the Airports Council International–North America) werefocused on policy briefings and not aviation trade development.

Members of the OV Delegation and the OV Presenters are listed on pages 2 through 3.

U.S. Trade and Development Agency

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Members of the OV Delegation were:

Mr. Collin Joshua Melling

Deputy Director of Airworthiness

Airworthiness Division

Department of Civil Aviation

No. 27 Jalan Persiaran Perdana, Level 2

Podium Block, Lot 4G4, Precint 4

62618 Putrajaya Malaysia

Tel: 60 388714010

Fax: 60 388714069

E-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Omran Zakaria

Deputy Director, Air Traffic Services

Air Traffic Services Division


c/o No. 27 Persiaran Perdana, Level 4

Podium Block, Lot 4G4, Precint 4,

62618 Putrajaya Malaysia

Tel: 60 388714225

Fax: 60 388810530


Ms. Weena Nusdin

Aviation Safety Inspector

Engineering Division, Flight Standards Bureau


71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 road

Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand

Tel: 66 2287 0320 ext. 1209

Fax: 66 2286 2913


Dr. Jaroon Meesomboon

Director of Airports Standards


71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 Road



Mr. Pyrasak Duangkaew

Senior Air Transport Technical Officer




tel & fax 66-2-286-2327


Ms. Saralnuch Sathiracharoensap

Senior Legal Officer

Legal Group




Phone: 66-2-287-0320 ext. 1228

E-mail:[email protected]

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The OV Presenters in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Wash. were:

Mr. Mark O. CoatesSenior Mgr., Airport Ops. - Airfield

Port of Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, PO Box 68727Seattle, WA 98168

(206) 444-7334

(206) [email protected]

Mr. Steve CsonkaAviation Engineering

GE Aviation

1 Neumann Way 200Cincinnati OH 45215

Ms. Julie A. DraperSpecial Assistant, International Environmental Planner

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave. S.W.Washington, DC 20591-0004

(202) 267-3494


Dr. Alan EpsteinVP Technology and Environmental

Pratt & Whitney

400 Main Street, M/S 162-24East Hartford CT 06108

[email protected]

Mr. Michael D. Feldman, C.M.

Deputy Managing Dir., Aviation Dept.

Port of SeattleSeattle-Tacoma International Airport, PO Box 68727

Seattle, WA 98168

(206) 439-7706(206) 439-7782

[email protected]

Mr. Billy M. Glover

Managing Director for Environment Strategy

The Boeing CompanyP.O. Box 3707, MC 22-48

Seattle, WA 98124


Mr. Richard F. Marchi

Senior Vice President

ACI-NAEnvironmental & Technical Affairs, 1775 K St. N.W.

Ste. 500

Washington DC 20006-1502(202) 293-8500

(202) 331-1362

[email protected]

Dr. Lourdes Maurice

Chief Scientific & Technical Advisor for EnvironmentU.S. Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave. S.W.

Washington, DC 20591-0004(202) 493-4293

(202) 267-5594

[email protected]

Mr. Edie Parish

Acting Director, Air Traffic Organization SystemOperations Airspace & AIM


800 Independence Ave. S.W.Washington, DC 20591-0004

Mr. Ralph ThompsonCommunity & Environmental Div.


APP-600, 800 Independence Ave SWWashington, DC 20591-0004

(202) 267-8772


Ms. Nancy YoungVice President, Environment Affairs

Air Transport Association of America, Inc

1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Ste 1110Washington, DC 20004-1701

(202) 626-4207


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The delegation arrived in Washington, D.C., the launch pointof the OV, on Wednesday, June 18, and used the evening toadjust to the time difference and rest from the trip.

The formal program began Thursday, June 19, with a breakfastand briefing at USTDA. The group, accompanied by AAAE staffand a photographer hired by AAAE, next visited FAA, wheremembers were welcomed by Di Reimold, acting assistant adminis-trator for international aviation, and briefed by Ms. Julie Draper,on behalf of Mr. Carl Burleson, director of the office of environ-ment and energy.

Ms. Draper’s presentation outlined FAA’s policy of managingcapacity growth through initiatives that include NextGen, which isa phased plan to upgrade technology in the U.S. airspace system.Further, she stated that her office:• Represents the U.S. internationally in development of interna-tional standards relating to aircraft noise and engine emissions.• Builds analytical tools, models and metrics employed to assessenvironmental impacts from aviation in the area of aircraft noiseand emissions.• Formulates requirements for research and development programsto advance the state-of-the-art in aviation noise and emissionsknowledge, metrics and models and to support FAA’s pro-grams.• Sponsors with Canada the Partnership for Air TransportationNoise and Emissions.

Following lunch at FAA, the delegation was briefed by RalphThompson, assistant manager of FAA’s Airports Planning andEnvironmental Division. In his presentation, Mr. Thompsonexplained that noise is FAA’s number one environmental issue. Heoutlined the methods used to measure the noise impact of aviationand current efforts underway by his agency to improve noisemitigation methods.

Next on the program agenda was a trip to GE Aviation Engi-neering Group’s Washington, D.C., office and a briefing bySteve Csonka, engineering/technology program leader, on his company’s “ecomagination” initiative to lessenthe environmental impact of aircraft. He summarized this initiative as: Facing reality — technology offerssolutions for environmental and operational issues. Putting technology to work — continue to deliver the bestproducts in the marketplace. Setting an example — ecomagination addresses our own issues with transparency.Continue investing — seek improvements on many fronts.

Friday’s program began with briefings at FAA by Dr. Lourdes Maurice, chief scientist in FAA’s Office of Environmentand Energy, and Edie Parish, acting director of FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) System Operations Airspace &AIM.

(Above) USTDA Director Larry W. Walther greeted members of theUSTDA Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientationdelegation at USTDA headquarters.

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Dr. Maurice outlined U.S. aeronautics research and designprograms, FAA’s climate change research initiative, anddetails of translating NextGen plans into programs withimplementation deadlines.

Ms. Parish explained the responsibilities of her office, whichinclude: developing national standards and policies regardingenvironmental matters related to the national airspace system;advising the ATO on the development and implementation ofenvironmental guidelines that apply to the management of air-space and air traffic operations; and acting as the focal point toensure compliance with the National Environmental PolicyAct, Department of Transportation and FAA environmentalorders, and other environmental laws and regulations.

Following these briefings, the delegation was escorted to theoffices of Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) for a briefing and luncheon. Richard Marchi, ACI-NA’ssenior vice president, environmental and technical affairs,conducted the briefing.

The program continued in the afternoon with a briefing at AAAE’sAlexandria, Virginia, headquarters office by Dr. Alan Epstein, vicepresident-technology and environment, Pratt & Whitney. Thisinvolved a presentation that included a description of the company’s Geared Turbofan Engine, which is aproduct aimed at reducing the environmental impact of aviation through new technology.

Next, the delegation traveled to Air Transport Association (ATA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., for a roundtablediscussion hosted by Nancy Young, vice president for environmental affairs. This included a presentation on the currentstate of the U.S. aviation industry; an overview of U.S. aviation environmental regulations; a discussion of climatechange and environmental policies that affect airlines; taxes and charges on airlines; and emissions trading.

On Saturday morning, June 21, the delegation was transported to Reagan Washington National Airport for the flight toMilwaukee, Wisconsin, to attend the AAAE/Great Lakes Chapter 17th Annual National Aviation EnvironmentalManagement Conference.

The Environmental Management Conference agenda follows on pages 6-7.

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AAAE/Great Lakes Chapter

17th Annual National Aviation Environmental Management ConferenceHilton Milwaukee City Center

Milwaukee, Wisconsin ■ June 22-24, 2008

Monday, June 23

8- 9 a.m. Continental BreakfastSponsored by: Pratt & Whitney

9-9:15 a.m. Opening Remarks and WelcomeWelcome to the U.S. Trade and Development Agency/FAA International Delegation

Paul Kennedy, A.A.E., Conference Co-ChairBryan Johnson, Conference Co-ChairJames Freeman, AAAE

9:15-9:30 a.m. Aviation Association Panel – Reviewing Industry Initiatives

Mr. James Freeman, American Association of Airport ExecutivesMs. Jessica Steinhilber, Airports Council International – North AmericaMr. Tim Pohle, Air Transport Association

9:30-10 a.m. Environmental Regulatory Update

Mr. Jeffery Longsworth, Barnes and Thornburg

10-10:15 a.m. Coffee BreakSponsored by: Inland Technologies

10:15-12:30 p.m. Water Quality Panel – A Focus on Deicing

Mr. Jeffery Longsworth Mr. Dean Mericas, Ph.D., CH2M HillBarnes and Thornburg ACRP 02-02 Deicing BMP Guidance

Mr. John Lengel, P.E. Mr. Greg FaileyGresham, Smith, and Partners General Mitchell Airport

Mr. Jeff Macomber P.E., CDMGeneral Mitchell De-icing Pad Evaluation

12:30-2 p.m. Keynote Luncheon - The Ecology of Lake MichiganThe Great Lakes WATER InstituteWisconsin Aquatic Technology and Environmental Research

Mr. Russell Cuhel Ms. Carmen AguilarSenior Scientist Associate Scientist

Sponsored by: RS&H – and – C&S Companies, Inc.

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2 -3 p.m. Water Quality Panel – From Deicing to Wetlands

Mr. Steven Corsi, USGS Mr. Lowell Rothschild, Venable LLPAquatic Toxicity at General Mitchell Changes in Wetland Mitigation Rules;

Rapanos v. U.S.; and In-lieu Fee Program

3 - 3:15 p.m. Coffee BreakSponsored by: Mead & Hunt

3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Emergency Response and Hazardous Materials

Mr. Alton Lanier, CHMM, Memphis International AirportMitigating Environmental Accidents

Mr. Yakov Galperin, Ph.D., Environmental Geochemistry ConsultingFingerprinting Petroleum Releases

6 - 10 p.m. Reception and Dinner: Discovery World at Pier WisconsinSponsored by: Camp, Dresser and McKeeTransportation begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 24

8 -8:45 a.m.Continental BreakfastSponsored by: NetJets

8:45-10:45 a.m. Air Quality Panel

Ms. Cynthia Hibbard, CDM Mr. John Trendowski, P.E., C&S EngineersRegulatory Update VALE Opportunities

Mr. Mike Kenney, KB Environmental ServicesAirport Air Monitoring Programs:A Critical Review

10:45 - 11 a.m. Coffee BreakSponsored by: Mead & Hunt

11 - 11:45 a.m. Recycling Panel

Kevin Shaver, Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLCManaging Universal Waste

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Ms. Carmen AguilarAssociate ScientistGreat Lakes Water Institute600 E. Greenfield Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53204Ph: (414) 382-1755Fax: (414) [email protected]

Mr. William W. AlbeeDir., Special ProjectsWyle Laboratories241 18th St. S., Ste. 701Arlington, VA 22202Ph: (703) 415-4550 X 48Fax: (703) [email protected]

Mr. Rodger H. AndersonAirport Environmental SpecialistHanson Professional Services Inc.1525 South Sixth StreetSpringfield, IL 62703Ph: (217) 747-9309Fax: (217) [email protected]

Mr. Timothy J. AstfalkProject ManagerMead & Hunt, Inc.6501 Watts Rd.Madison, WI 53719Ph: (608) 273-6380Fax: (608) [email protected]

Mr. John BarhaughDirector of Business DevelopmentSafe Drain, IncP.O. Box 612516San Jose, CA 95161Ph: (888) 428-8886Fax: (408) [email protected]

Mr. Bobb BeauchampEnvironmental Protection SpecialistU.S. Federal Aviation Administration2300 E. Devon Ave.Des Plaines, IL 60018Ph: (847) 294-7364Fax: (847) [email protected]

Ms. Leisha BellMgr., Regulatory AffairsAircraft Owners & Pilots Association421 Aviation WayFrederick, MD 21701Ph: (301) [email protected]

Ms. Kim M. Berry, A.A.E.Noise Program ManagerGeneral Mitchell Int’l Airport5300 S. Howell Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53215Ph: (414) 747-3889Fax: (414) [email protected]

Mr. Michael J. BoesEnvironmental Services Mgr.Wichita Airport Authority2173 Air Cargo Rd.Wichita, KS 67209-1958Ph: (316) 946-4700Fax: (316) [email protected]

Mr. Nathan L. BrownPolicy AnalystU.S. Federal Aviation Administration800 Independence Ave. S.W.Washington, DC 20591-0004Ph: (202) 267-3554Fax: (202) [email protected]

Mr. Pete J. BuncePresident & C.E.O.General Aviation ManufacturersAssoc. (GAMA)1400 K St. N.W., Ste. 801Washington, DC 20005-2485Ph: (202) 393-1500Fax: (202) [email protected]

Ms. Liane CarusoPublic Information OfficerQuest Corporation of America, Inc.3837 Northdale Blvd., Ste. 242Tampa, FL 33624Ph: (813) 926-2942Fax: (813) [email protected]

Ms. Nancy K. ChoAssistant Project ManagerEnvironmental ServicesM. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc.6219 S. East St.Indianapolis, IN 46227-2148Ph: (317) 788-4551Fax: (317) [email protected]

Mr. James M. ConsidineChief PlannerT.Y. Lin International/H.J. Ross200 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1400Chicago, IL 60606Ph: (312) 777-2900 X 2861Fax: (312) [email protected]

Mr. Steven R. CorsiResearch HydrologistU.S. Geological Survey8505 Research WayMiddleton, WI 53562-3586Ph: (608) 821-3835Fax: (608) [email protected]

The following eight pages contain the roster of delegates at the Milwaukee conference.The following eight pages contain the roster of delegates at the Milwaukee conference.

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Mr. Russell CuhelSenior ScientistGreat Lakes Water Institute600 E. Greenfield Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53204Ph: (414) 382-1760Fax: (414) [email protected]

Ms. Regina DanisonEnvironmental Program ManagerRaleigh-Durham Airport AuthorityPO Box 800011000 Trade Dr.RDU Airport, NC 27623Ph: (919) 840-7741Fax: (919) [email protected]

Mr. Jose G. De LeonO’hare Modernization ProgramManagerU.S. Federal Aviation Administration2300 E. Devon Ave.Des Plaines, IL 60169Ph: (847) 294-8409Fax: (847) [email protected]

Ms. Sharon DouglasEnvironmental Compliance Mgr.Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’lAirport1255 S. Loop Rd.College Park, GA 30320Ph: (404) 530-550Fax: (404) [email protected]

Mr. Pyrasak DuangkaewChief, Int’l Economic for Air TransportGroupAir Transport Promotion & Dvlpmt.BureauDepartment of Civil Aviation71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 Rd.Tungmahamek, SathornBangkok, 10120ThailandPh: 66(2) 287-0320 X [email protected]

Mr. Jim EilersProject CoordinatorEQ Airport Services36345 Van Born Rd.Romulus, MI 48174Ph: (734) 727-5500Fax: (734) [email protected]

Mr. Greg G. FaileyEnvironmental ManagerGeneral Mitchell Int’l Airport5300 S. Howell Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53207-6156Ph: (414) 747-5713Fax: (414) [email protected]

Ms. Marisa FeePratt & Whitney400 Main St. M/S 132-23East Harford, CT 06108Ph: (860) 610-7838Fax: (860) [email protected]

Mr. Barron FeitEnvironmenatal AnalystMaryland Aviation AdministrationPO Box 8766BWI Airport, MD 21240Ph: (410) 859-7806Fax: (410) [email protected]

Ms. Linda FellenzEnvironmental Mgr.Kapur & Associates, Inc.7711 N. Port Washington Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53217Ph: (414) [email protected]

Mr. Al FenedickEnvironmental SpecialistGreat Lakes RegionU.S. Federal Aviation Administration2300 E. Devon Ave., #309Des Plaines, IL 60018Ph: (847) 294-7522Fax: (847) [email protected]

Mr. David C. FowlerMilwaukee Metro. Sewage District260 W. SeebothMilwaukee, WI [email protected]

Mr. David FullRS&H555 California St., Ste. 309San Francisco, CA 94104Ph: (415) 568-2216Fax: (415) [email protected]

Mr. Yakov GalperinConsultantEnvironmental Geochemistry Consult-ing13543 Bear Valley Rd.Moorpark, CA 93021Ph: (805) 529-4423Fax: (805) [email protected]

Mr. Patrick GilkesMgr., Sales & Customer ServiceAircraft Service Int’l Group (ASIG)516 Spring St.Windsor Locks, CT 06096Ph: (860) 623-2504Fax: (860) [email protected]

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Ms. Tiffany GoebelManager, Environmental Affairs &Fuel OperationsMidwest Express Airlines, Inc.6744 S Howell Ave # HQ-21Oak Creek, WI 53154-1474Ph: (414) 570-4214Fax: (414) [email protected]

Mr. Derek Gray, C.M.Mgr., Environmental Mgmt. SystemGreater Toronto Airports AuthorityToronto Pearson International AirportPO Box 6031 Toronot AMF3111 Convair Dr.Toronto AMF, ON L5P 1B2CanadaPh: (416) 776-3049Fax: (416) [email protected]

Ms. Jill A. GreeneProject ManagerCDM50 Hampshire St.Cambridge, MA 02139Ph: (617) 452-6329Fax: (617) [email protected]

Mr. Orville GreyEnvironmental, Health and SafetyManagerMBJ Airports Ltd.Sangster International AirportMontego Bay,Jamaica, West IndiesPh: 876979-7819Fax: [email protected]

Mr. John J. HagopianEnvironmental Compliance SpecialistManchester - Boston Regional Airport6 Industrial Dr., Ste. 2Londonderry, NH 03053Ph: (603) 628-6211 X 521Fax: (603) [email protected]

Mr. Michael J. Haney, A.A.E.Director of OperationsQuad City Int’l AirportPO Box 9009Moline, IL 61265-9009Ph: (309) 757-1745Fax: (309) [email protected]

Ms. Vicki HarrisonCountry Desk Officer, Asia PacificRegionU.S. Federal Aviation Administration800 Independence Ave. S.W.Washington, DC 20591-0004Ph: (202) [email protected]

Ms. Greta J. HawvermaleSr. Dir., Engineering & EnvironmentalMattersIndianapolis Airport Authority2349 Aviation Dr.Indianapolis, IN 46241Ph: (317) 487-5276Fax: (317) [email protected]

Mr. Brian J. Hennessey, P.E.Asst. Dir., Enviro. & Tech. ServicesHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’lAirport1255 South Loop Rd.Atlanta, GA 30337Ph: (404) 530-5723Fax: (404) [email protected]

Ms. Cynthia S. HibbardVice PresidentCDM50 Hampshire St.Cambridge, MA 02139Ph: (617) 452-6244Fax: (617) [email protected]

Mr. Larry G. HolcombeAirport ManagerAirport CommissionGreenville-Spartanburg Int’l Airport2000 GSP Dr., Ste. 1Greer, SC 29651-6633Ph: (864) 848-6262Fax: (864) [email protected]

Mr. Robert K. HughesEnvironmental EngineerGresham, Smith & Partners2325 Lakeview Pkwy., Ste. 400Alpharetta, GA 30004-7940Ph: (678) 518-3946Fax: (770) [email protected]

Ms. Virginia F. Jackson, A.A.E.AssociateCDM3715 Northside Pkwy. N.W.Atlanta, GA 30327Ph: (404) 720-1400Fax: (404) [email protected]

Mr. Bryan E. JohnsonTerminal ManagerLincoln Airport AuthorityPO Box 80407Lincoln, NE 68501-0407Ph: (402) 458-2405Fax: (402) [email protected]

Mr. Ramesh KapurPresidentKapur & Associates, Inc.7711 N. Port Washington Rd.Milwaukee, WI 53217Mr. William KellerRS&H5600 S. Quebec St., Ste. 340-CGreenwood Village, CO 80111Ph: (303) 409-7925Fax: (303) [email protected]

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Mr. Paul D. Kennedy, A.A.E.Environmental, Safety SupervisorColumbus Regional Airport AuthorityPort Columbus International Airport4600 International Gtwy.Columbus, OH 43219Ph: (614) 239-3347Fax: (614) [email protected]

Mr. Michael A. KenneyVice PresidentKB Environmental Sciences, Inc.9500 Koger Blvd., Ste. 211St. Petersburg, FL 33702Ph: (727) 578-5152Fax: (727) [email protected]

Ms. Abeer K. KhatibMgr., Applied GIS Dept.C & S Companies, Inc.3955 Orchard Hill Place, Ste. 450Novi, MI 48375Ph: (248) 449-2659Fax: (248) [email protected]

Ms. Jennifer Klass, A.A.E.Director, Business Development &TrainingAAAE601 Madison St., Ste. 400Alexandria, VA 22314-1756Ph: (703) 824-0500 X 225Fax: (703) [email protected]

Mr. John H. Kumm, P.E., BCEESr. Project ManagerEA Engineering, Science, & Technol-ogy, Inc.15 Loveton CircleSparks, MD 21152Ph: (410) 329-5141Fax: (410) [email protected]

Ms. Renee F. Kwiat, CHMMProject Coordinator Planning &Environment CompliaceLee County Port Authority11000 Terminal Access Rd.Fort Myers, FL 33913Ph: (239) 590-4618Fax: (239) [email protected]

Ms. Sharlene LairsceyPresidentQuest Corporation of America, Inc.3837 Northdale Blvd., Ste. 242Tampa, FL 33624Ph: (813) 926-2942Fax: (813) [email protected]

Mr. Alton B. LanierEnvironmental ManagerMemphis International Airport2491 Winchester Rd., Ste. 113Memphis, TN 38116-3856Ph: (901) 922-8754Fax: (901) [email protected]

Mr. Daniel H. LauVice PresidentCDM330 E. Kilbourn Ave., Ste. 1219Milwaukee, WI 53202Ph: (414) 291-5100Fax: (414) [email protected]

Mr. William J. Leber, P.E.Project ManagerM. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc.6219 S. East St., Ste. AIndianapolis, IN 46227-2148Ph: (317) 788-4551Fax: (317) [email protected]

Mr. Peter H. LeeMarketing ManagerPratt & Whitney400 Main St. M/S 132-23East Harford, CT 06108Ph: (860) 565-0075Fax: (860) [email protected]

Ms. Kristin M. LemasterProject ManagerCDM50 Hampshire StreetCambridge, MA 02176Ph: (617) 452-6325Fax: (617) [email protected]

Mr. John A. Lengel Jr., P.E.Executive Vice PresidentGresham, Smith & Partners155 East Broad St., Ste. 900Columbus, OH 43215Ph: (614) 221-0678Fax: (614) [email protected]

Mr. Jason W. LewisQuality ManagerEQ Airport Services36345 Van Born Rd.Romulus, MI 48174Ph: (734) 727-5521Fax: (734) [email protected]

Mr. Mark O. Liner, P.E.Senior EngineerJacques Whitford NAWE4444 Centerville Rd., Ste. 140White Bear Lake, MN 55127Ph: (651) 255-5046Fax: (651) [email protected]

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Mr. Jeffrey LongsworthAttorneyBarnes and Thornburg LLP750 17th St. NWWashington, DC 20006Ph: (202) 408-6918Fax: (202) [email protected]

Ms. Teresa LushSales & Marketing ManagerInland Technologies Int’l., LTD9 Commercial St.Truro, NS B2N 5C1CanadaPh: (902) 895-6346 X 323Fax: (902) [email protected]

Mr. Jeffrey R. MacomberProject ManagerCDM8805 Govenor’s Hill Dr., Ste. 260Cincinnati, OH 45249Ph: (513) 583-9800Fax: (513) [email protected]

Mr. John L. MalanchukPartnerEisenstein Malanchuk LLP1048 Potomac St., N.W.Washington, DC 20007Ph: (202) 965-4700Fax: (202) [email protected]

Mr. Robert O. MarcaseScientistEA Engineering, Science, & Technol-ogy, Inc.15 Loveton CircleSparks, MD 21152Ph: (410) 771-4950Fax: (410) [email protected]

Ms. Alexia MarquezManager, MeetingsAAAE601 Madison St., Ste. 400Alexandria, VA 22314-1756Ph: (703) 824-0500 X 201Fax: (703) [email protected]

Dr. Jaroon MeesomboonDir. of Airports StandardsDepartment of Civil Aviation71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 Rd.SathornBangkok, [email protected]

Mr. Collin J. MellingDeputy Dir. of AirworthinessAirworthiness DivisionDepartment of Civil AviationNo. 27 Jalan Persiaran Perdana, Level2Podium Block, Lot 4G4, Precint 4Putrajaya, 62618MalaysiaPh: 60(388) 714010Fax: 60(388) [email protected]

Mr. Benjamin J. MelloCommunity PlannerChicago ADOU.S. Federal Aviation Administration2300 East Devon Ave.Des Plaines, IL 60169Ph: (847) 294-7195Fax: (847) [email protected]

Mr. Dean E. Mericas Ph.D.Principal, Aviation Water ResourceSpecialistCH2M HILL12301 Research Blvd. 4, Ste. 250Austin, TX 78759Ph: (512) 750-2271Fax: (512) [email protected]

Ms. Barbara J. Michael, AICPVice PresidentParsons Brinckerhoff Aviation1951 Bishop Ln., Ste. 203Louisville, KY 40218Ph: (502) 479-9301Fax: (502) [email protected]

Ms. Laura D. MorlandNat’l Environmental Practice Leader,Aviation ServicesMead & Hunt, Inc.6501 Watts Rd.Madison, WI 53719Ph: (608) 273-6380Fax: (608) [email protected]

Mr. Jeffrey A. Mulder, A.A.E.Airport DirectorTulsa Airport AuthorityTulsa International Airport7777 E. Apache, #A217Tulsa, OK 74115Ph: (918) 838-5000Fax: (918) [email protected]

Miss Weena NusdinAviation Safety InspectorEngineering Division, Flight StandardsBureauDepartment of Civil Aviation71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 Rd.SathornBangkok, 10120ThailandPh: 66(22) 870320 X 1209Fax: 66(22) 862913

Ms. Amy PaikowskiAccount Mgr.Jeolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C.1275 Mineral Springs Dr.Port Washington, WI 53074Ph: (920) 960-6095Fax: (262) [email protected]

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Mr. Richard D. Piper, ACEDirector of MaintenanceGreenville-Spartanburg Int’l Airport2000 GSP Dr., Ste. 1Greer, SC 29651-6633Ph: (864) 848-6241Fax: (864) [email protected]

Mr. Timothy A. PohleManaging DirectorU.S. Envn. Affairs & Asst. GeneralCounselAir Transport Association of America,Inc1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.Ste. 1100Washington, DC 20004Ph: (202) 626-4216Fax: (202) [email protected]

Mr. Bill W. Prasuhn, C.M.Senior Manager OperationsFort Wayne-Allen County AirportAuth.Fort Wayne International Airport3801 W. Ferguson Rd., Ste. 209Fort Wayne, IN 46809Ph: (260) 747-4146Fax: (260) [email protected]

Mr. Lowell RothschildAttorneyVenable LLP575 7th St. N.W.Washington, DC 20004-1601Ph: (202) 344-4065Fax: (202) [email protected]

Laura SakachProject ManagerCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.2750 West WashingtonSpringfiled, IL 62702Ph: (217) 572-1046Fax: (217) [email protected]

Miss Saralnuch SathiracharoensapSr. Legal OfficerLegal GroupDepartment of Civil Aviation71 Soi Ngamduplee, Rama 4 Rd.Tungmahamek, SathornBangkok, 10120ThailandPh: 66(2) 287-0320 X [email protected]

Ms. Susan M. Schalk, A.A.E.PresidentAerofinity, Inc.51 S. New Jersey St.Indianapolis, IN 46204Ph: (317) 955-8395 X 305Fax: (317) [email protected]

Mr. Dean E. Schultz, A.A.E.Sr. Dir., Planning & EngineeringReno-Tahoe Airport AuthorityReno-Tahoe Int’l AirportP.O. Box 12490Reno, NV 89510-2490Ph: (775) 328-6469Fax: (775) [email protected]

Mr. Matthew R. Sickles, P.E.Vice PresidentCDM2740 Smallman St., Ste. 100Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4720Ph: (412) 201-5500Fax: (412) [email protected]

Mr. Steven J. SlettenAviation Services ManagerURS Corporation6737 W. Washington, St.Ste. 2265Milwaukee, WI 53226Ph: (608) 207-0801Fax: (414) [email protected]

Mr. Glenn R. SmartVice PresidentThe Smart Associates72 N. Main St.Concord, NH 03301-4983Ph: (603) 224-7550Fax: (603) [email protected]

Ms. Anna StanleyAssistant EditorAirport Business Magazine1233 Janesville Ave.Fort Atkinson, WI 53538Ph: (920) 568-8340Fax: (920) [email protected]

Ms. Jessica SteinhilberDirector, Environmental AffairsAirports Council International1775 K. St. NW, Ste. 500Washington, DC 20006Ph: (202) 861-8092Fax: (202) [email protected]

Mr. Greg SternSenior PlannerMead & Hunt, Inc.6501 Watts Rd.Madison, WI 53719-2700Ph: (608) 273-6380Fax: (608) [email protected]

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Mr. Paul W. StrackAviation ManagerMichael Baker Jr. Inc.The Halle Building1228 Euclid Ave., Ste. 1050Cleveland, OH 44115Ph: (216) 664-6493Fax: (216) [email protected]

Mr. Harry L. SummittVice PresidentLiesch Associates Inc.13400 15th Ave. NorthMinneapolis, MN 55441Ph: (763) 489-3100Fax: (763) [email protected]

Ms. Lana SumnerSr. Transportation & EnvironmentalPlannerCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.2750 W. Washington St.Springfield, IL 62702-3497Ph: (217) 787-8050Fax: (217) [email protected]

Mr. Jason P. SundrupEnvironmental SpecialistKenton County Airport BoardP.O. Box 752000Cincinnati, OH 45275-2000Ph: (859) 767-3155Fax: (859) [email protected]

Mr. Michael SvedruzicGeneral Mgr.Inland Technologies Int’l., LTD3931 Avion Park Court, Ste. C116Chantilly, VA 20151Ph: (571) 321-1358Fax: (571) [email protected]

Mr. Michael Toth-PurcellDirectorEQ Airport Services36255 Michigan Ave.Wayne, MI 48184Ph: (734) 329-8076Fax: (734) [email protected]

Mr. John Trendowski, P.E.Chief EngineerC & S Companies, Inc.499 Col Eileen Collins Blvd.Syracuse, NY 13212-3931Ph: (315) 455-2000Fax: (315) [email protected]

Mr. Ricardo VenegasEnvironmental PlannerEl Paso International Airport6701 Convair Rd.El Paso, TX 79925-1055Ph: (915) 780-4782Fax: (915) [email protected]

Ms. Casey VenzonRicondo & Associates, Inc.20 N. Clark St., Ste. 1500Chicago, IL 60602-4189Ph: (312) 606-0611 X 169Fax: (312) 606-0706

Ms. Sandy Webb, P.E.Managing DirectorEnvironmental Consulting Group, Inc.191 Main St., 2nd Fl.Annapolis, MD 21401Ph: (410) 626-1002Fax: (410) [email protected]

Mr. Todd H. Welty, C.E.M.Environmental Compliance Coordina-torReno-Tahoe Airport AuthorityReno-Tahoe Int’l AirportPO Box 12490Reno, NV 89510-2490Ph: (775) 328-6467Fax: (775) [email protected]

Mr. Beau J. WilliamsAdministrator of EnvironmentalServicesCleveland Airport SystemPO Box 81009Cleveland, OH 44181Ph: (216) 265-6009Fax: (216) [email protected]

Mr. Mark F. WilliamsEnvironmental Program Mgr.Maryland Aviation AdministrationBaltimore/Washington Int’l ThurgoodMarshall AirportPO Box 8766BWI Airport, MD 21240-0766Ph: (410) 859-7448Fax: (410) [email protected]

Ms. Devon WilmingtonEnvironmental CoordinatorCity of HoustonWilliam P. Hobby Airport7800 Airport Blvd.Houston, TX 77061Ph: (713) 845-6572Fax: (713) [email protected]

Mr. Lowell L. WrightNoise Abatement/EnvironmentalOfficerDane County Regional Airport4000 International LnMadison, WI 53704-3134Ph: (608) 661-48003Fax: (608) [email protected]

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Mr. Eric A. WunderlichDir., Environmental Affairs & Corporate ResponsibilityNetJets, Inc.4111 Bridgeway Ave.Columbus, OH 43219Ph: (614) [email protected]

Mr. Omran ZakariaDeputy Dir., Air Traffic ServicesAir Traffic Services DivisionDepartment of Civil AviationNo. 27 Persiaran Perdana, Level 2Podium Block, Lot 4G4, Precint 4Putrajaya, 62618MalaysiaPh: 60(388) 714225Fax: 60(388) [email protected]

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OV delegates had ample opportunity to network with confer-ence speakers to ask specific questions about the topics underdiscussion.

Mid-day on June 24 the delegation departed for Seattle, Wash-ington, for briefings and tours at Seattle-Tacoma InternationalAirport and the Boeing Co. that took place June 25-26.

Delegates were greeted June 25 at Seattle-Tacoma InternationalAirport and given an orientation presentation by AviationManaging Director Mike Feldman. Seattle-Tacoma Interna-tional is on the leading edge of U.S. airports with advancedenvironmental policies.

The following Sea-Tac greenhouse gas reduction programswere highlighted during briefings and the tour of the airport:

• Ramp Control Tower – established to increase effi-ciency of aircraft handing during taxiing to gates. For everyone minute reduction of taxiing time, an airline operating aBoeing 737 saves almost four gallons of fuel — a Boeing 747will reduce jet fuel consumption by 15 gallons in that sameperiod.

• Gate Electrification – this provide airlines the optionto power their on-aircraft electrical needs (lighting, instru-ments, etc.) at nearly all Sea-Tac gates. The emission savings on average is nearly 20 pounds of CO2 for everyone minute of gate electricity used.

• Electric Ground Support Equipment – using electric pushback tractors to move aircraft away fromgates saves about 150 pounds of CO2 per day, versus using traditional diesel tractors.

• Underground Fuel Hydrant System – jet fuel is delivered directly to the gate via an undergroundsystem, eliminating the need to have diesel-powered trucks deliver fuel to aircraft.

• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station – the Port of Seattle partnered with Clean Energy tobuild the first large CNG fueling station open to the public in Washington.

• CNG-Powered Vehicles – port operations reduce air emissions by using 16 buses, two sweepers and60 light-duty vehicles powered by natural gas.

• CNG-Powered Taxis – in 2007, all taxis serving Sea-Tac were converted to natural gas. And, 25hybrid Toyota Prius models are now in service, as part of a pilot program.

Over the past five years, energy consumption at Sea-Tac has been reduced by 25 percent per square footthrough lighting retrofits, providing 300 percent more light while using 50 percent less energy. Further, sinceOctober 2006, 25 percent of electrical power purchased for the airport is in the form of Renewable EnergyCredits or “green power.”

The Port of Seattle also is partnering with local hotels to reduce the 480,000 trips from off-site locations to theairport by hotel and courtesy van shuttles. Consolidation is estimated to result in a 30 percent-50 percentreduction, or more than 150,000 trips.

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IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: FAA’s Office of International Aviation issued the following initial summaryof the Environmental OV:

“The Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit to the U.S. was highly successful and met the FAA’soverall program objectives. The FAA presented the delegation information with respect to the U.S. five-pillar approach to environmental best practices, which are: 1) Better Science and Integrated Modeling, 2)ATM Modernization, 3) Fostering New Aircraft and Engine Technology, 4) Alternative Fuels, and 5)Market-Based Measures. A number of initiatives that the United States is pursuing through this approachaim to provide greater efficiencies in the oceanic environment with potential to reduce fuel burn, andcarbon dioxide and other harmful emissions. These initiatives define our best practices on aviation environ-mental policy and offer an effective and practical alternative to the European Union’s proposed EmissionsTrading Scheme (ETS). The delegation also had the opportunity to meet with several trade associationswhere they learned, among other things, of the key advisory role that our associations, U.S. industrymembers and airports play in ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) workinggroups. At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the delegation was advised on making changes to electri-cal use, recycling and trash collection, and clean energy sources for vehicles in the airport environment togenerate a net positive benefit for the environment.

“Furthermore, participation in the OV has prompted Thailand to review its critical need to restructure itsFlight Information Region (FIR) to achieve enhanced measures of safety and efficient use of its airspace toreduce fuel burn and emissions. Thailand is now interested in conducting a feasibility study to determinethe airspace restructuring project’s specific needs, cost structure, implementation timeline and otheraspects for success.

“The combination of all these meetings and presentations gave the delegation a full understanding of theimportance of the FAA and U.S. industry’s work at ICAO in the CAEP process. The FAA’s internationalpartnerships are a critical aspect to managing environmental impacts effectively. The OV participantsnow appreciate how their voices at CAEP in support of the U.S. positions can and will serve their own longterm interests with respect to reducing aviation’s impact on the environment without impeding the growthof airlines and air traffic.”

The OV visit to Sea-Tac highlighted numerous environmental initiatives at the airport that involve recyclingand reduction of water usage.

The meetings with Boeing Co. officials on June 26 permitted the delegation to be briefed on new aircrafttechnology that will reduce adverse impacts on the environment. The briefings were conducted by Billy M.Glover, managing director, environmental strategy, and Richard White, government relations manager, North-west Region. OV guest learned how Boeing is focusing on the problems caused by jet fuel, which producescarbon dioxide as a byproduct, one of the greenhouse gases at the centr of climate change. Boeing is develop-ing cleaner fuels and aircraft that use less fuel.

The delegation departed June 27 and June 28 from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for their home cities.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE CONFIDENTIAL SECTION OF THE REPORT

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FAA 12-MONTH FINAL REPORT RESPONSE: Officials from Malaysia contacted FAA for assistance withrespect to implementing continuous descent arrivals (CDAs) into Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) main airport.FAA’s Air Traffic Organization provided general information with respect to CDAs, but was unable toshare materials specifically related to CDA trials in the U.S. because the Air Traffic Organization felt thereare too many liability issues. One cannot copy CDA procedures and trials from one airport environment toanother. The Air Traffic Organization offered to assist Malaysia further via work contract to assist withCDA trials, but Malaysia deemed this too costly and did not pursue FAA assistance further. CDAs, if donecorrectly, allow aircraft to continue to descend into the airport and onto the runway for arrivals withoutthe use of “step down” procedures in the airspace that force an aircraft to increase/decrease speed atvarious flight levels and intervals during the approach. CDAs reduce fuel burn and emissions quite signifi-cantly.

*The government of Malaysia submitted a CDA status paper, which is included at the end of this report._____________

AAAE contacted all of the OV government and industry presenters following the OV (FAA, Boeing, Sea-TacInternational Airport, GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Air Transport Association and the Airports Council Interna-tional–North America). All agreed that the OV was successful in terms of advancing key U.S. aviation environ-mental policy initiatives in the region, particularly with respect to encouraging the adoption by Thailand andMalaysia of ICAO’s environmental protection standards, as well as increasing participation of these govern-ments in ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) working groups.

OV Delegate Evaluations:(AAAE/IAAE sent six e-mails and placed two phone calls to solicit delegate responses.)

1. Jaroon Meesomboon, Director of Airport Standards and Air Navigation Facilitating Division, Department ofCivil Aviation, Thailand.

■■■■■ Please provide information on any future business/commercial opportunities in your departmentthat could be available to U.S. industry (brief description of project, timing of project).

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: On this particular subject, there is none at the moment. However, with theinformation given by the TDA, a proposal for a feasibility study on airspace reorganization is being formulated.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: In my bureau, we have no immediate environmental projectsunderway.

■■■■■ Please provide your overall impression of the visit to the U.S. from an environmental best prac-tices policy perspective. IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: The program was very well organized and covered all major aspects,including policy, manufacturers, airport and airline representatives. The U.S. has strong environmental protec-tion policies and has done many things about it. I was impressed that the U.S. encouraged us to participate inCAEP. We learned a lot about what the U.S. has been doing on aviation environmental protection.

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■■■■■ Please provide a brief evaluation from your perspective of your overall visit to the UnitedStates (quality of presentations by U.S. government and industry, most valuable presentations/visits,overall quality of logistics management-meals, transportation, hotels).

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: It was a very good program. The contents were just right, not too seriousand not too light. The program gave us opportunities to visit and talk to various organizations. The visit toBoeing was fantastic. The order of the visit was well arranged, as well as the presentation. The best presenta-tion was, to me, given by Dr. Maurice, and second one was the Sea-Tac Airport presentation. Logistics manage-ment was good. Everything was done according to the plan. I appreciated the assistance when I misconnectedmy flights. Hotels were good and convenient.

RESPONSES FROM THE 12-MONTH FOLLOW-UP SURVEY:

■■■■■ Please provide us appropriate information and details on the aviation environmental best prac-tices policy issues that your department/office has coordinated with the U.S. government and U.S. industrysince your June 2008 orientation visit to the U.S.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: We would like to apply continuous descent approaches (CDA) at anumber of airports. However, the plan and procedures are yet to be established.

Please provide us appropriate information and details on the aviation environmental best prac-tices policy issues that your department/office would like to explore through further coordination/coopera-tion with the U.S. government.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Applying CDA is what I want to explore further. However, thedecision to cooperate with the U.S. government has to come from my superior. We are so tied up with our dailyroutine work. There are too many things to resolve, so environmental issues normally receive attention onlywhen someone else initiates it.

2. Omran Zakaria, Deputy Director, Department of Civil Aviation, Malaysia.

■■■■■ Please provide information on any future business/commercial opportunities in yourdepartment that could be available to U.S. industry (brief description of project, timing ofproject).

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: As far as air traffic control is concerned, most of our projects have beenshelved due to financial constraints. They will be revived in the 10th Malaysian Plan (2011-2015).

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: We are planning to implement continuous descent approaches(CDA) for all the airports in Malaysia in 2010-2011. We also plan to implement automated flow control forarrival into KL International Airport.

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■■■■■ Please provide your overall impression of the visit to the U.S. from an environmental bestpractices policy perspective.

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: The visit was very good. It was an eye-opener. Some U.S. policies on theenvironment may be adopted in our country. There will be a discussion between the Ministry of Transport(MOT) and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) on issues pertaining to the aviation industry,such as aircraft noise and emissions, which are causing climate change and affecting public health. Fromlesson learned, we can mitigate the damage done by the aviation industry.


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: The quality of presentations was good, and the logistics were excellent.The program was very full, and it was a good experience. It was a pleasant trip throughout the program.

■■■■■ What improvements would you suggest to improve the overall quality of the program for futurevisits by similar international delegations to the United States?

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: None; it was an excellent program.



FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Nothing yet for the air traffic management sector.


FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Natural Resourcesand Environment are in discussion on issues pertaining to aviation environmental impacts. We will keep youinformed on its progress and also on any future plans.

3. Pyrasak Duangkaew, Chief, International Economic Affairs, Air Transport Promotion and DevelopmentBureau, Department of Civil Aviation, Bangkok, Thailand

■■■■■ Please provide your overall impression of the visit to the U.S. from an environmental best prac-tices policy perspective.

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: I was very impressed by the visit. The presentations were very informativeand useful for my work.

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■■■■■ Please provide a brief evaluation from your perspective of your overall visit to the United States(quality of presentations by U.S. government and industry, most valuable presentations/visits, overallquality of logistics management-meals, transportation, hotels).

IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: I think everything was of high quality.


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: The program schedule was a bit tight, but this was not really a significantproblem.


■■■■■ Please provide information on any future aviation environmental business/commercial opportuni-ties in your department that could be available to U.S. industry (brief description of project, timing ofproject).

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Not that I know of.

■ Please provide us appropriate information and details on the aviation environmental best prac-tices/policy issues that your department/office has coordinated with the U.S. government and U.S. industrysince your June 2008 orientation visit to the U.S.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: None

■ Please provide us appropriate information and details on the aviation environmental best prac-tices policy issues that your department/office would like to explore further in coordination/cooperationwith the U.S.government.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: None at this moment.

4. Collin Joshua Melling, Deputy Director of Airworthiness, Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Malaysia

■■■■■ Please provide information on any future aviation environmental business/commercial opportuni-ties in your department that could be available to U.S. industry (brief description of project, timing ofproject). IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) recent order for 55 Boeing 737-800. Since thiswill be a first of type for Malaysia, the DCA will conduct a type-acceptance process.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE; From airworthiness perspectives, we are working with our majorairlines/operators and creating the awareness on aviation environmental issues which translated into the need toreplace older aircraft with newer ones that are more fuel efficient and have lesser emissions. This projectinvolves a major U.S. aircraft manufacturer (Boeing).

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IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: Overall, it was a well organized and beneficial program where developingcountries like Malaysia can obtain beneficial information on environmental best practices. The program pro-vided a good platform to understand environmental issues and best practices related to aviation.


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: Basically, the same comment as above. I would just add that the presenta-tion materials from the U.S. government and industry were very informative and presenters were professionalsin their own field of expertise.

The logistics were very good. Many thanks to the AAAE staff for their facilitation and company during the entireduration of the visit.


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: None. Overall it was a well organized program.



FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Nothing at the DCAM level, but if there is any, it would normally becoordinated through the Ministry of Transport.

Please provide us appropriate information and details on the aviation environmental best prac-tices poloicy issues that your department/office would like to explore through further coordination/coop-eration with the U.S. government.

FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Presently none, but in the future, there may be a need to do so asMalaysia (together with our aviation industry) is slowly embarking into adopting aviation environmental bestpractices.

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5. Miss Weena Nusdin, Aviation Safety Inspector, Engineering Division, Flight Standards Bureau, Departmentof Civil Aviation, Thailand


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: It was a great opportunity to meet several organizations that play impor-tant roles in managing the aviation environment in U.S. I have learned a lot that can be beneficially applied tothe way we manage the environment in Thailand and will enhance our coordination in the future.


IMMEDIATE REPORT RESPONSE: I appreciated the very warm welcome and excellent preparations of all thepeople who made this project happen. It was very impressive.



FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: Not yet. But U.S. FAA is visiting during the end of July 2009 todiscuss potential cooperation between our countries in the future.


FINAL 12-MONTH REPORT RESPONSE: The response to ETS established by other countries and the setup ofa database related to emissions.

Note: No response was received from Ms. Saralnuch Sathiracharoensap of Thailand, to either the immedi-ate or final survey, despite repeated phone calls and multiple e-mails.

AAAE, in advance of the Milwaukee conference, twice e-mailed U.S. corporate contacts to offer one-on-onemeetings with the OV delegates (see list below). No one responded. After the conference AAAE sent two e-mails to U.S. corporate contacts and called once and received several responses indicating the corporateindividuals were pleased to meet informally with members of the delegation. However, due to the policy natureof the OV, no trade discussions were held. All of the participating individuals during the Milwaukee conferencehad the opportunity to meet and speak with the OV delegates. Time was made available during networkingreceptions, breaks and between sessions for attendees to converse with the OV delegation.

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* Indicates participated in informal discussions with the OV delegation. Conversations focused on policy issuesnot trade development due to the policy nature of the OV.

(see pages 8-15 for full contact information)

Rodger H. Anderson, Airport Environmental Specialist, Hanson Professional Services Inc.Timothy J. Astfalk, Project Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc.John Barhaugh, Director of Business Development, Safe Drain, IncLeisha Bell, Mgr., Regulatory Affairs, Aircraft Owners & Pilots AssociationPete J. Bunce, President & C.E.O. General Aviation Manufacturers Assoc. (GAMA)Liane Caruso, Public Information Officer, Quest Corporation of America, Inc.Nancy K. Cho, Assistant Project Manager, Environmental Services, M. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc.Russell Cuhel, Senior Scientist, Great Lakes Water Institute*Jim Eilers, Project Coordinator, EQ Airport ServicesMarisa Fee, Pratt & WhitneyDavid Full, RS&HYakov Galperin, Consultant, Environmental Geochemistry Consulting*Patrick Gilkes, Mgr., Sales & Customer Service, Aircraft Service Int’l Group (ASIG)Jill A. Greene, Project Manager, CDMCynthia S. Hibbard, Vice President, CDMRobert K. Hughes, Environmental Engineer, Gresham, Smith & PartnersVirginia F. Jackson, Associate, CDMMichael A. Kenney, Vice President, KB Environmental Sciences, Inc*Abeer K. Khatib, Mgr., Applied GIS DeptJohn H. Kumm, Sr. Project Manager, EA Engineering, Science, & Technology, Inc.Sharlene Lairscey, President, Quest Corporation of America, Inc.Daniel H. Lau, Vice President, CDMWilliam J. Leber, Project Manager, M. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc.Peter H. Lee, Marketing Manager, Pratt & WhitneyKristin M. Lemaster, Project Manager, CDMohn A. Lengel Jr., Executive Vice President, Gresham, Smith & Partners*Jason W. Lewis, Quality Manager, EQ Airport ServicesMark O. Liner, Senior Engineer, Jacques Whitford NAWETeresa Lush, Sales & Marketing Manager, Inland Technologies Int’l., LTDJeffrey R. Macomber, Project Manager, CDMRobert O. Marcase, Scientist, EA Engineering, Science, & Technology, Inc.Dean E. Mericas, Principal, Aviation Water Resource Specialist, CH2M HILLLaura D. Morland, Nat’l Environmental Practice Leader, Aviation Services, Mead & Hunt, Inc.Laura Sakach, Project Manager, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.Matthew R. Sickles, Vice President, CDM

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*Steven J. Sletten, Aviation Services Manager, URS CorporationGlenn R. Smart, Vice President, The Smart AssociatesGreg Stern, Senior Planner, Mead & Hunt, Inc.*Paul W. Strack, Aviation Manager, Michael Baker Jr. Inc.Harry L. Summitt, Vice President, Liesch Associates Inc.Lana Sumner, Sr. Transportation & Environmental Planner, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.Michael Svedruzic, General Mgr., Inland Technologies Int’l., LTDMichael Toth-Purcell, Director, EQ Airport ServicesJohn Trendowski, P.E., Chief Engineer, C & S Companies, Inc*Casey Venzon, Ricondo & Associates, Inc.*Sandy Webb, Managing Director, Environmental Consulting Group, Inc.

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The following report on the CDA initiativewas provided by the Government of Malaysia.

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REPORT ON THE CONTINUOUS DESCENT APPROACH (CDA) INITIATIVE

1. Background

Sometime in 2007, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) approached

DCA with the idea of conducting CDA trials for flights into KLiA in collaboration

with MAS, Air Asia, Airbus and the University of Manchester. The proposal did

not germinate any further due to technicalities involving release of the flight data

recorder data.

However, the idea of CDA was never given up. Under the auspices of the

Malaysian Flight Safety Forum, CDA was always an initiative to be implemented.

The catalyst that committed DCA towards implementing CDA was the appeal

letter dated 15 July 2008 by lATA "to implement fuel saving measures through

better utilization of existing technology".

2. The collaborative grouping

Originally, CDA was supposed to be the collaborative efforts of DCA, MAS, Air

Asia, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and the Malaysian Airline

Pilots' Association (MAPA). However, at the ACC meeting in 2008, SIA indicated

they would like to join and the group has now grown with international

stakeholders involved. The group, the CDA Collaboration Implementation Group

(CDACIG) is represented by the following organizations:

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MAS

Air Asia

SIA

MAPA

Chew Lam Leong

Capt. Wee Yeng Chor

Capt. Saiful Johar

Capt. Cheong Kah Seng

Capt. Clement Kolandaisamy

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4. CDA Models Considered

A few models were considered e.g. tailored arrivals from Boeing, the CDA

models adopted at Incheon. The initiative in Korea where CDA only starts from

4000 ft is very much smaller in scope compared to our plan where we hope to

have CDA from FL150 for arrivals into KLiA during the busy periods and from the

top of descent (TOD) during the lean periods. There were also offers received

from external organizations like the FAA and AAPA to assist but cost

considerations did not allow DCA to consider the assistance offered.

DCA decided on the "Point Merge Concept" developed by Eurocontrol as the

STARs currently in place contain elements fitting the concept. DCA did not adopt

the concept in totality but, instead, adapted it substituting the sequencing legs

segment with tactical FLOW management.

5. Phased Implementation Plan

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Phase 1 (01 2009) CDA based on Point Merge Concept with no change to

the STAR and using a manual arrivals management

system

Phase 2 (03 2009) CDA based on Point Merge Concept with changes to the

STARs into KLiA and still using a manual arrivals

management system with additional work position called

Approach-Low in place.

Phase 3 (2010+) CDA based on Point Merge Concept or other CDA

models using an automated arrivals/departure

management system. With the addition of a third runway,

there may be changes to the airspace structure.

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The following milestones were achieved upon during Phase 1 implementation:

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- Issuance of AlP Supplement on CDA

- Follow up meeting to review pre-CDA implementation

- Implementation on 15 Jan 2009

1st Post Implementation CDACIP meeting.

- 84% CDA hit rate

- Potential savings USD8 million per year based on

USDO.395 per kg

- Gas emission reduction 64 kilo tonnes

2nd Post Implementation CDACIP meeting.

- 64% CDA hit rate

- Potential savings USD10 million per year based on

USDO.5966 per kg.

- Gas emission reduction 54 kilo tones

New proposed STARs with shortened track miles were

passed to the airlines to try out on their simulators.

3rd Post Implementation CDACIP meeting (planned)

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Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit ... · FINAL REPORT The USTDA Aviation Environmental Best Practices Orientation Visit, held June 18-27, 2008, and developed