HELP from the HILL
Shaheen and Hoeven introduce Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Hiring Reform Act of 2019 Markey introduces “Safety is Not for Sale Act” Under the Constitution the Congress holds all power to legislate and the FAA is a…
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A Flight Path for Chair DeFazio to force FAA to preclude Irish labor model from invading the US
US congressman criticises Irish aviation’s ‘permissive’ labour model Democrat Peter DeFazio opposed Irish-registered Norwegian Air’s bid for a US permit Chairman DeFazio (D. OR) was first elected to the U.S. Congress in 1986 and…
BALPA urges a new “sleepiness” test; what’s wrong with Part 117 which ALPA uses
Union requests use of computer program on future duty schedules Ignores FAA Part 117, state-of-the-art research ALPA is teaching the FAA regimen of new scheduling, training and awareness Pilots should undergo a ‘tiredness test’ before flights to stop them falling asleep in the cockpit, union says BALPA, the British pilots union, has announced a…
Sec. Chao and ALPA have some ideas about pilot shortage—MORE is needed
ALPA Unveils Plan to Keep Pilot Supply Strong, Air Travel Safe, and Rural Passengers Flying World’s Largest Pilot Union Details Policy Plan to Ensure Future Pilot Supply Sec. Chao Symposium on Aviation Workforce and…
Why fight over authorizing Single-Pilot Research?
Stop Government Funding of Single-Piloted Commercial Aircraft-ALPA Teamsters, ALPA, IPA Statement on Single-Pilot Cargo Aircraft NASA already studying FAA and NASA already have the authority Research is a good thing The cargo pilots of Air…
GAO: Aircraft Cabin Noise is within acceptable standards
Feds say airplane cabin noise probably not hazardous OSHA took cabin noise jurisdiction from FAA Rep. DeFazio asked GAO to assess pilots and flight attendants exposure GAO finds levels within standards Over five…
CBS eyes FAA’s exceptional pilot addiction recovery program success-HIMS
Rehab that puts alcoholic pilots back in the cockpit ALPA sponsored study which resulted in peer identification and referral Now the recovery rate of pilots graduates of Hims is exemplary CBS highlights the success The image…
Captain Babbitt is a deserving recipient of 2017 Engen Award for Aviation Excellence
Mr. & Mrs. Babbitt at Aero Club “Wright Memorial Brothers Award” dinner with the 2010 Recipient, Harrison Ford Captain Babbitt receives ACW’s Engen Award for Aviation Excellence Babbitt worked in all spheres of aviation 2017…