The FAA Vacancies Conundrum; Mr. Brown is coming
These FAA jobs need to be filled, but creating incumbents before the Administrator’s replacement puts the FAA’s next leader in a difficult situation.
FAA Agenda
FAA Organizational Evolution is required for a Proactive Agenda
New structures are necessary to allow the FAA to really regulate aviation safety. In order to move from a reactive to a proactive perspective, these organizational evolutions are absolutely required.
The Sky is already Falling at Santa Monica
The quick demise of two successful airport businesses confirms that the airport will not last until 2028, the date that the City “promised” to keep its hated airport open.
Sir Richard Branson’s Graphene Speech Heralds FAA certification challenge
Graphene may generate a new aircraft design. The research needed to translate this exciting concept into practical application will require years. The FAA must prepare for this impending challenge.
EU targets South Asia & FAA focuses on Caribbean
Europe is partnering with South Asia to meet the opportunities and challenges of the region, while the FAA is focusing on the Caribbean to increase airport safety and certification.
During “Drain the Swamp”, the FAA could emulate Samoa’s Fa’a
The Samoan Fa’a culture, which has been preserved for over 3,000 years from threats, might be adopted by the FAA during threats of budget and related proposals.
FAA & industry working together achieves Helicopter Safety Improvements
It’s not unexpected that helicopters haven’t had the greatest safety history, but news releases by the FAA and USHST provide great and somewhat surprising news.
What’s up in Washington?
Take a look at the FAA’s press release on NextGen and a transcription of President Trump’s White House meeting with the aviation industry.
President Trump’s Political Appointments to the FAA
President Trump insinuated that his aircraft’s chief pilot would be the next FAA Administrator, but running the FAA is a job demanding more than excellent piloting skills, particularly with the Executive Challenges of completing NextGen.
The terms of the Santa Monica “Compromise” are not clear; their resolution may impact Airport & the FAA Direction in the Trump Administration
The Santa Monica Airport has been one of the most difficult airport policy battles for almost 40 years. What the proposed agreement really means and whether the Trump Administration intends to let it stand will not only be a landmark airport decision, but it may influence FAA policy direction for years.