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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Federal investigators cite FAA failures in 2018 floatplane crash near Ketchikan Alaska’s operating environment and regulatory requirements are unique Past results have been disappointing Time to review basic regulatory construct? A new report from the…
Lithium Battery receives FAA approval FAA”s standards evolve from 2013 Critical for future evolution of aviation- eVTOL and electric airplanes The future of UAS aircraft (especially the eVTOL vehicles) and green, electric aircraft depends on…