Higgins: ‘Long-awaited’ rule for pilot records database posted for public comment Final step in Flight 3407 safety reforms to be implemented soon Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday the Federal Aviation Administration took “long-awaited” action toward…
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2020 Election and Aviation All Candidates should listen to your issues Tools and Examples of Pending Bills It is the time of year when you are called upon to exercise your Constitutional right to elect…
Congress opposed to Organization Delegation Authorization GAMA defends the safety process All good aviators need to support the concept locally!!! Congress, in its papal infallibility (instead of speaking ex cathedra, the Members vote “ex collis[2]”),…
Very effective fire retardant is also BAD for the Environment Congress directed FAA to find a GREENER alternative Unique Indoor Research Unit built at FAA Hughes Technical Center The aviation industry had developed an effective…
New Boeing 737 Max 8 instant message released Press places blame on Boeing Held by DOJ under subpoena and Boeing could not release If DOJ sent to FAA in January 2019, the FAA might have…
Highly scrutinized B727 Max 8 Boeing Chief Engineer Retires No one notices he was head of ODA for Max 8 So much to learn from him!!! Every investigative journalist, who can spell airplane, and every…
Another B737 Max 8 hearing–only one witness listed. Third hearing held by House, last was October 29. Wonder if the Democrats will do as promised and invite the FAA officials who made the Boeing 737…
Congress’ insipid practice of setting deadlines for answers in statutes without priorities Rep Graves (MO) and Rep. Graves (LA) ask good questions ODA staffing, training and support are critical issues Congress has developed a…