Compliance With Stage 3 Noise Levels Mandated by 2015
The long-term FAA bill signed into law by President Obama last
week requires operators of aircraft which meet FAA Stage 2 noise
levels to modify their aircraft to meet Stage 3 noise limits by the
end of 2015. Section 506 prohibits, after December 31, 2015, the
operation within the 48 contiguous states of jets weighing 75,000
pounds or less not already complying with Stage 3 noise levels,
with some exceptions for temporary operations related to moving
aircraft for modification or sale.