The top official for the Federal Aviation Administration will reconvene the group that recommended recent changes to the flight paths of air traffic in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport.
The Performance Based Navigation Group will seek a new departure path that mitigates disruption to Phoenix’s residential neighborhoods. When the group reconvenes in February, though, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said it will include Stanton or a representative from his office.
Phoenix officials met with FAA officials in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
Changes to the Sky Harbor flight path were made as a part of the FAA’s NextGen program. Stanton said that although he supports NextGen’s goals, flight path changes should be made through a process that includes local input — especially when it negatively impacts residents and neighborhoods.