LAS Raiders’ Part 77 determination will be a slow, iterative process
The Raiders asked the FAA to do an obstruction evaluation where the new stadium will be built. The dialogue between the proponent and the FAA is critical to the process.
FAA Approval
If starting a new airline is your goal, the regulatory requirements are reasonable
If an airline is a business goal and you you have the capital, there is a way to your goal. FAA regulations are demanding, but possible.
1st Day at DOT: Secretary Chao’s Aviation Inbox
As the Senate votes to confirm her nomination, here are 3 high profile aviation cases which Secretary Chao will find in her inbox on her 1st day at 1200 New Jersey Ave. SW.
Alaska Airlines receives the FAA okay for its SMS program
The FAA recently accepted the SMS program developed for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. A remarkable achievement reflecting a 5 year cooperative project by the carrier and the FAA. Explaining the impact of SMS points would reveal the positive upside.
FAA Part 135 SMS is a requirement for 11/25/2016 EU flights—quick fix or permanent safety advance?
Many Part 135 operators are not required to have an FAA approved Safety Management System (SMS) in place, UNLESS you intend to fly to the EASA countries.
FAA—out of UAS frying pan & into the Flying Car Fire
A day before the FAA moved its Final Rule off its plate, Terrafugia cleared one significant regulatory hurdle on its way to filling the skies with cars.
FAA issues a Part 145 certificate in Moscow: SURPRISE?
The FAA granted Jet Aviation at Moscow Vnukovo Airport the authority to provide maintenance, repairs, modifications, inspections and defect rectifications.
DoT tentatively grants Norwegian Air International economic authority; FAA has safety obligations?
What DoT may/may not do in response to the Norwegian Air proposal under a diplomatic document which the US initiated to spread aviation competition.
Times article on poor CAAC continuing airworthiness administration points to further review before the ARJ 21 & the C919 entry
This article should cause the FAA, EASA, ICAO and other CAAs to reexamine the CAAC’s ability to certificate and insure continuing airworthiness.
Noise sensitivity, safety & efficiency standards must be included in Portola Valley’s balanced proposal to fix its FAA ATC problems
To effectively advocate their position, they need to accept the limitations of the ATC and find a way to pose win-win options.