Less than a month ago an NTSB study was quoted here and as a reader pointed out, the post created an overly negative view of the helicopter safety status, particularly HEMS(http://jdasolutions.aero/blog/need-for-and-how-to-implement-hems-sms/). The International Helicopter Safety…
It is unfair to assume that Administrator Dickson is not moving forward on his former union’s proposal. The necessary steps to execute the CDC/FEMA recommendations maybe in the works. Perhaps there are jurisdictional issues for…
ALPA proposes a useful COVID-19 FAA response; airlines act now? It is unfair to assume that Administrator Dickson is not moving forward on his former union’s proposal. The necessary steps to execute the CDC/FEMA recommendations…
President Trump downgraded US Representative to ICAO [see below attached picture] L-R: Former U.S. Ambassador to ICAO (2006-2009) Donald T. Bliss; FAA Administrator, Stephen Dickson; former U.S. Ambassador to ICAO (2010-2013) Duane E. Woerth; former…
Local hangar restores Eisenhower’s 70-year-old Air Force One Apologies, but my internet line is down and my Wi-Fi capabilities are limited. In spite of these hassles, this article is about one of my favorite airplanes,…
In these difficult times, the COVID-19 news is overwhelming and it is useful to separately keep track of the aviation items involving the coronavirus. The JDA Journal will try to collect and periodically post a…
Conversion of two classes on interesting aircraft–Firefighting and Heads of State
Update: FAA Extends NBAA’s Small Aircraft Exemption Until 2022 FAA Proposes $1.5 Million Civil Penalty Against B E L Aviation of Odessa, Texas for Alleged Illegal Charter Flights WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportation’s…