FAA grounds all Boeing 737 Max planes effective immediately There are procedures and standards which should have been followed EASA and others grounded planes without basis FAA took action when it had proof Aircraft certification…
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FAA Proposal Would Ease Foreign TC Approvals Series of Bilateral agreements mutually recognize TC approval competence FAA accepts applications from Recognized CAA based on its competence FAA rule should require that other CAA gives US…
IATA calls for stronger safety measures IATA says “Inconsistent surveillance and competence among CAAs” ICAO, FAA and EASA “audits” find faults Single, consultative assistance might enhance CAA competence …
Acknowledging the human factor in air traffic control Human Factors assessed to determine interaction with technology neurophysiological Measurement Toolbox applicable to ATC Could be used for other stressful aviation positions Deep in AirportTechnology.com article focused…
ED Decision 2019/003/R AMC & GM to Part 21 — Issue 2, Amendment 8 EASA issues a Means of Compliance for Part 21 Applicant for Small Aircraft Certification more proportionate approach Where…
IATA Releases 2018 Airline Safety Performance Better than most, but not as good as 2017 VIGILANCE IATA’s data provides basis for proactive actions “The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance…
GOOD=EASA finds Business Aviation Okay NOT SO GOOD = Rest of Aviation EU leaders have DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE The European Aviation Environmental Report contains some good news for Business Aviation. However, the EASA analysis finds that the future…
Regional Safety Oversight Organisations (RSOOs) Idea of Regional Organizations to Improve Aviation Safety Origins 2005 Flight Safety Foundation work for ICAO Now a major global network with heavy EASA involvement FAA: IASA work or RSOO…