Sydney P. Hakes Oct 29, 2024 The Vermont Air National Guard has outlined a revised plan to mitigate noise caused by its F-35 fighter jets based at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. In response to noise complaints from Burlington, South Burlington, and Winooski, the Guard announced that while changing the mission is not feasible, they […]
By Darren Perron Oct. 10, 2024 The article discusses the ongoing debate in Vermont regarding the F-35 fighter jets operated by the Vermont Air National Guard. Local communities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, are increasingly vocal about wanting the jets removed due to noise concerns, despite ongoing noise mitigation efforts. However, Vermont’s congressional representatives, […]
By Jason Starr Oct 10, 2024 The Williston Selectboard has decided to delay taking action on a proposed resolution urging the U.S. Air Force to relocate the F-35 fighter jets due to noise concerns. Nearby cities, including Burlington, Winooski, and South Burlington, have already passed resolutions asking for a new mission for the Vermont Air […]
by The Other Paper October 13, 2024 The South Burlington City Council recently passed a resolution calling for federal lawmakers to find an alternative to the F-35 fighter jets based at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. This move aligns South Burlington with neighboring cities Burlington and Winooski, who have similarly expressed opposition due to […]
By: Meaghan Emery Oct 17, 2024 The letter to the editor addresses a recent South Burlington City Council meeting where councilors voted on several local issues, including budget allocations, public transport, infrastructure, and land use. However, the vote was divided on a resolution urging the Vermont congressional delegation to explore a different mission for the […]
By: Rosanne Greco Oct 17, 2024 The article discusses a recent resolution by South Burlington, Burlington, and Winooski city councils urging Vermont’s congressional delegation to advocate for replacing the F-35 fighter jet with a mission more suitable for densely populated areas around the airport. The resolution highlights the detrimental effects of F-35 noise on local […]
By Stephen Losey Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 The U.S. military has accepted 36 upgraded F-35 Joint Strike Fighters from Lockheed Martin since lifting a yearlong delivery halt in July. The delay was initially due to issues with the F-35’s updated Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) hardware and software, which are essential for enabling the Block 4 […]
By: Molly Ormsbee Oct 8, 2024 South Burlington has joined Burlington and Winooski in urging the federal government to reconsider the F-35 air mission due to noise concerns. While some city council members argue the resolution is a step towards addressing community grievances, others believe it lacks sufficient public input or impact. The Vermont Air […]
April 30, 2024 By Chris Gordon During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III defended the F-35 program against criticisms of its high cost and operational challenges. Lawmakers like Rep. Matt Gaetz raised concerns about the program’s sustainment costs, which are projected to exceed $1.5 trillion. […]
The Burlington International Airport (BTV) has been actively engaged in mitigating noise impacts from aircraft for over 30 years through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 150 program. This program assesses noise levels and creates a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) to minimize disruptions for the surrounding communities. The airport provides resources like noise insulation programs, monitoring […]