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 Regulations
3 Fed Agencies bring probable drug flight down on Airworthiness Charges
The DEA prevented an aircraft with an unapproved modified fuel system from departing Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Asuncion, Paraguay.
The Cleveland Airport Snow Case now involves OSHA & its duplication of jurisdiction may hurt SMS
The Cleveland Airport snow case poses many duplicative powers created by the agreement between the FAA Administrator and OSHA. The overlap of authority were guarantees of future issues.
This Seat AD may set an international precedent as to Global Aircraft Certifications
The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Zodiac seating systems that may cause serious injury during forward impacts and may well set precedents in aircraft certification.
Maybe FAA should export Part 139 to these airports?
Would these airports pass FAA’s safety standards?
CoE studies Reduce Drone Collision with People Risk: revise Part 107?
The FAA’s own Center of Excellence has issued conclusions which may/should result in revisions to Part 107.
Aircraft Certification Sector sends Mixed Messages to FAA
The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification has been issued. Aviation associations praise the FAA, but Congress seeks further reduction of the FAA.
This article did not explain the difference between FAA Enforcement & Compliance
To precisely relate the facts required better information about the inner workings of the FAA. This reporter did not discover why the FAA management revision was appropriate.
Redundant Authority over Lithium Ion Battery Ban on Airlines
Congress must decide whether FAA or TSA has authority over ion batteries. Ban them from the cargo belly? Or ban laptops from the passenger cabin?
The battle over Jets Landing at LNA
Lantana Airport recently enforced a 44 year old jet ban. If LNA is found to be in violation and the county refuses to rescind it, millions of AIP grants could be at risk.