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Senators urge FAA to address flight path changes

Posted at 3:38 PM, Sep 15, 2015
and last updated 2015-09-15 18:38:11-04

U.S. Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to address community concerns about flight path changes at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Phoenix is suing the FAA over the situation that has led to aircraft noise that's plagued some of the city's historic neighborhoods since last September.

The FAA says the changes were part of its program designed to save fuel, reduce emissions and make air travel more efficient nationwide.

McCain and Flake sent a letter Tuesday to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta urging more discussion with Phoenix residents adversely affected.

The two Republicans previously urged U.S. Senate members to consider policies that allow residents of affected communities to be heard before any other future flight path changes are made at airports across the country.