2020’s Best and THANKS
2020 was a year with few BESTS in Aviation Readers around the Globe, except those from two countries, clicked on these Some of your favorites? BEST and 2020 may qualify as an oxymoron given the…
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NTSB Compass to (1) Part 135 SMS&FDM (2) Consumers caveat emptor
Guidance from NTSB to Part 135 operators Guidance from NTSB Charter Consumers Amplifications to Good Advice An NTSB Senior Aviation Safety Investigator and a Safety Advocate have published in the Board’s Safety Compass blog a…
Adding Mr. Amin to FAA International Team a BIG PLUS
White House sends Vishal Amin to India as top FAA rep Washington: Vishal S. Amin has become the first Indian-American diplomat serving as the Senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regional representative for South Asia. Based out…
Final Step in Pilot Professional Development Requirements Process
FAA Publishes N 8900.545 on Pilot Professional Development Began with Colgan and Pinnacle Crashes Driven by Congress and aided by several ARCs Notice issued after long process This National Policy, N8900.545, was issued and effective…
Need for and how to implement HEMS SMS
NTSB has identified HEMS operations on Most Wanted List Data Evidence backs SMS Recommendation Excellent Article on how to Implement SMS The need for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services is obvious and the operational requirements…
NTSB Sumwalt’s Theses point to Reformation in Alaska Aviation Community
Board holds meeting in Alaska and issues Report Generally recommends that FAA “marshal” resources for comprehensive action Specifics: complete initiatives, Comprehensive Alaska Aviation Safety Approach Needed 2/20/2020 WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2020) — The National Transportation…
Living History Flight Experience exemption- adequate safety protections?
LHFE aircraft involved in visible crash Collings Foundation held exemption based on years of experience and precedents FAA reviewing Collings and LHFE Exemption should be continued!!! The tragic October 2 crash of a vintage…
NTSB Recommendations would be better understood if written in SMS
NTSB recommendations not adopted as fast or often as desired SMS adopted by airlines under FAR as urged by NTSB Might the NTSB proposed actions be better received in SMS terms assessment of the risk…