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 […]
The document is a letter and resolution from the City of Winooski, Vermont, addressed to Vermont’s congressional delegation, including Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Representative Becca Balint. It requests their intervention to urge the U.S. Air Force to replace the F-35 fighter jet mission currently based at Burlington International Airport. The request emphasizes the […]
By Stephen Losey Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 The Pentagon has decided to resume accepting deliveries of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 jets after a year-long pause. Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, head of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, approved a plan to accept the jets with a partial version of the TR-3 software, which is essential for […]
by The Other Paper September 6, 2024, 6:16 pm The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has made significant progress with its residential sound insulation program, launched in 2022 to mitigate aircraft noise for nearby residents. The program has completed work on 15 homes, with plans to soundproof 65 more by the end of 2024 and […]