Former MBTA Boss nominated to NTSB, bringing her transit expertise
President Obama nominated Dr. Beverly Scott to fill a vacancy on the NTSB. This addition of this seasoned veteran could be valuable for its transit investigations.
Politics
The LaGuardia Express may require more time if NEPA attaches
Recently Vice President Biden and Governor Cuomo jointly announced the comprehensive redesign of LaGuardia Airport. The goal is to start this project by 2016 and to spend $4 billion to recreate the currently disjointed set of buildings into a single, integrated terminal within five years.
Trump’s Aviation Fleet provides a good Primer for Analysis of 2016 Presidential Candidate
It is time NOW to begin trying to have the 2016 Presidential Candidates hear about aviation issues. This is an important message; unfortunately, only one candidate’s record provided a useful example by using Mr. Trump.
UK National Airport Decision—should the US follow? Your Response?
Imagine a New York Times headline which announces “FAA decides location of the NY/NJ/CT Airport for the future.” A national commission made the strategic decision of where the UK’s future airport capacity will be built. [Other countries prefer to follow the English view of centralized planning.] Is such a process better or worse than the US’ locally initiated/sponsored policy?
Cybersecurity Threat to Aircraft is being addressed by FAA and panel
Recent events, claims of hacking and an April, 2015 GAO report have highlighted the potential risks of an aircraft to cyberattacks. In response to those warnings the FAA convened a “private meeting” to address the security of these systems. Obviously the sensitivity of this issue is the reason for this non-public review (the group may be empowered by a federal advisory charter). What remains to be seen is the technical scope of their work.
Russian Mi-26dx could be the answer to US Forest Fires; how to get through the FAA Approval Labyrinth
The conversion of Russian military helicopter to civilian use may fill an important, immediate need for America, but it will be tough to get through the FAA.
DHS Secretary predicts that Drone Security will be a 2016 Presidential Campaign Issue—will it and what does that mean?
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson said drones “will be an issue for federal, state and local security during the 2016 presidential race.” Why did he make such a strong prediction and how might it impact this nascent industry?