FAA Issues Important Charter Guidance to Pilots and Passengers Safe Air Charter Operations “Holding out” is a necessary, but difficult legal distinction Part 135 imposes more safety requirements and Part 91 FAA provides more guidance…
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News reports about the Ethiopian Airlines crash, the Boeing 737 MAX8, the FAA and Boeing have offered a variety of “expert” opinions on the certification process. In particular, these talking head have thrown the terms…
Once again, there’s trouble brewing (?) in Montreal as one news service reports that the US is withholding its ICAO dues. Our resident expert on the UN Aviation organization, Jim Loos, shares his thoughts on…
Congress and the Media have attacked Organization Designation Authorization Perception, not Factual, is that ODA is flawed ODA is critical and perception can be addressed by adding Separation FAA and Boeing defend oversight of 737…
Congress’ insipid practice of setting deadlines for answers in statutes without priorities Rep Graves (MO) and Rep. Graves (LA) ask good questions ODA staffing, training and support are critical issues Congress has developed a…
East Hampton Bars Charter Service from Airport After Copters Flew ‘Recklessly’ Town has a long history of trying to close, curtail or cripple HTO Cites Analar for flying 100′ and 250′ above town and airport…
Lawmakers press FAA on slow implementation of key mandates Hearing focuses on FAA responses to deadlined mandates Both Democrat and Republicans admit that 400 may have been too many Realistic Priorities should be a Congressional…
Great article about United’s partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund One of Many Aviation Green Initiatives getting little Media Coverage Important Carbon Reduction that Deserves more Notice This article found in the Chicago Business Journal (and…