Fine against United = FAA Enforcement or Compliance; transparency?
The FAA proposed a $435,000 civil penalty against United Airlines, but there is a lack of transparency on whether the FAA will use enforcement or compliance.
Civil Penalties
Sec. Foxx sanctions Qatar for flights with no US geographical nexus
The US DoT ordered Qatar to pay $185,000 in penalties for flights, that did not use US airspace nor had US citizens onboard, in FAA restricted airspace. Why the unusual extension of US jurisdiction?
Managing Your Airport proactively Can Avoid Safety v. Economic Conflicts
Two airports are illustrating the intersection between economic development and safety functions. With good planning and comprehension of FAA regulation, the balance between these potentially conflicting interests can be maintained.
Deterring Disruptive Air Passengers, Protecting Flight Attendants
The Wallaesa v. FAA decision is a good reason to reflect on the safety implications of passengers interfering with a crew member.
Since September, FAA issued $5,010,255 in civil penalties = revolt against New Compliance Policy or NOT?
Does this “trend” constitute a “failure” of the new compliance philosophy?
FAA Record Airport Fine and new Compliance Policy may help move the Part 139 holders to SMS
It’s time for Safety Management Systems implementation.