Air Travel

“Dulles Airport $20B+ Transformation Announced… New train service connecting the airport will retire Dulles’ mobile lounge vehicles.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Conceptual renderings of the future Washington Dulles International Airport transformation.”

From a press release:

“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a landmark transformation for Washington Dulles International Airport with a capital investment program of more than $20 billion. The project will transform the airport over the next decade into a modern, world-class gateway reflecting the importance and global reach of the nation’s capital and enhancing the experience for millions of travelers.

The Airports Authority and United will partner on this transformation to reshape many aspects of the Dulles journey, with new and modernized facilities designed to create a smoother, more efficient and elevated experience from curb to gate, while preserving architect Eero Saarinen’s iconic Main Terminal design. (more…)

MORE Military Flyovers Coming – This Time for The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)

By Prince Of Petworth

From Alert DC last night:

“The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will conduct routine live-fly exercises over the National Capital Region between June 30 and July 2 from midnight to 5:30 a.m. Expect low flying aircraft, loud noises. All NORAD exercises are carefully planned and closely controlled.”

ICYMI: Unrelated and for the 250 anniversary festivities there will be a Boatload of Military Flyovers coming between June 24-July 10.

As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…

A Vague Heads Up: Boatload of Military Flyovers coming between June 24-July 10

By Prince Of Petworth

From Alert DC:

“The US Military has notified the District of Columbia that it will conduct aircraft flyovers near the National Mall from June 24 to July 10 as a part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. While there may be an increase in air traffic noise, there is no cause for alarm.”

As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…

Heads Up: France’s equivalent of the Blue Angels Flying over DC this morning around 10:20 am!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy of the Patrouille de France

Thanks to Emily and Denis for passing on from the French Embassy:

“WASHINGTONIANS! On Monday morning, you will have the opportunity to see the Patrouille de France on their #Liberté250 Mission. If you’d like to see these elite pilots in action, have your aviators and your camera pointed towards the sky at: (more…)

“Downtown D.C. celebrations will temporarily close DCA runways” Several Days over the Summer

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority”

“Ticketed passengers on flights at Reagan National Airport (DCA) this summer are advised to closely monitor the status of their flights for adjustments during America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C. Many events will include downtown flyovers or other aerial displays such as fireworks or parachute jumps, which will affect flights periodically at Reagan National. Some of the major events include: (more…)

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