HAI urges caution on FAA waiver announcement FAA Chief Counsel issues Enforcement Policy Notice re Expired Medical Certificate Enforcement Policy is a LEGAL matter, HAI is told AirMed&Rescue News “The US-based Helicopter…
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AOPA points out COVID-19 regulatory impediments for GA, but there’s MORE GA Association itemizes FARs which are impacted by Virus pandemic Immediate Exemptions proposed,return to normalcy not mentioned Request for GA, but Parts 121, 125,129,135,…
Need to Reinvigorate Safety Culture = Winged Gospel FAA Administrator reminds Industry that SMS/ASIAS/CAST intensity needs to be Upped Past success led to laxity; Message that all must focus on SAFETY Aviation Safety’s record between…
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…
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…