FAA orders full review of designated examiner system Congress directs and FAA requests input on DPE standards FAA establishes an Aviation Remaking Advisory Committee 5 recommendations on how to maximize the ARAC recommendations “The FAA…
Schumer and Gillibrand demand FAA nominee to commit to addressing helicopter noise before confirmation by Senate Senators specify conditions PRIOR to voting for Dickson’s nomination Not vague requests, but specific demands If Dickson agreed to…
Who to Contact if You’re Impacted by Aircraft Noise FAA Reauthorization of 1996 added one national Ombudsman FAA Reauthorization of 2019 added eight Regional Ombudsman ACUS guidance points to existing Regional Directors Aviation Noise Ombudsman,…
New York Lawmakers Demand Grounding of ‘Joy-Riding’ Helicopter Flights After Latest Crash Request Temporary Flight Restriction NYC helicopter facts do not meet FAR requirements Change Regulations slower than pass Legislation “Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler,…
FAA Initiating Rulemaking Activities For Civil Supersonic Aircraft Taking Steps To Advance The Development Of Civilian Supersonic Airplanes[1] In consecutive sections Congress tells FAA to reduce noise and to move SST (more noise) National Noise…
AIP funding defined by statute, regulations and extensive guidance After entitlement dollars allocated, Cost/Benefit test decides priorities Announcements Season: some Congressional claims DUBIOUS The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies —…
FAA nominee held up over concerns about safety lawsuit at Delta FAA NOMINEE DELAYED BY LACK OF LAWSUIT DISCLOSURE: Dickson’s confirmation has been held up by Democratic concerns over a lawsuit…
Great Safety Advances today One major reason is Data-driven Proactive Oversight regime Congress and Media doubt its efficacy Now not the time to push three new aspects #1 Amid scrutiny over 737 Max, Boeing to…