Senators question FAA nominee on whistleblower retaliation lawsuit 2006 T&I hearing undermined FAA’s ability to manage Senators Blumenthal and Cantwell cite Dickson Delta Whistleblower problems Unhappy FAA field staff will invoke Whistleblower process to object…
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TWU-IAM Association Asks FAA to Assign Inspectors to American Airlines – IAMAW IAMAW request ignores FAA request to work on collaborative culture FAA has never provided real time FAR umpires on shop floor SMS depends…
Hydra head meeting likely to diffuse responsibility TASS report does not mention the specifics to be rectified Russia commercial airliner big goal, needs certification help Perhaps it is the different form of government, but the high level…
USHST formed to bring systematic system directions for helicopters Issues 7 ideas for Operators based on historical data Needs to develop data based on current operations to identify risks The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team was…
LABOR AFL-CIO Leadership: The Two Women Vying To Be America’s Top Labor Official Liz Shuler and Sara Nelson, both in their 40s and from Oregon, lead the undeclared race to succeed Richard Trumka at the union…
Press Release – FAA Revokes Certificate of Porterfield Propellers of Abernathy, Texas Intentionally Falsified Records and Improper Inspections FAA takes Revocation Action instead of Compliance FAA is ENFORCING FARs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s…
Schiphol controller errs and apologized Swiss Controller errs and is criminally prosecuted Aviation Safety benefits from full disclosure, criminal actions antithetical Previously, the Journal commented on the problems associated with introducing criminal prosecution in all aviation…
LAX Named Most Innovative Airport by American Association of Airport Executives Airport Economics put pressure to increase non-aviation revenues So many of the Factors affecting Cost per Enplaned Passenger are beyond Airport’s control LAX creates…