OVER A THOUSAND FOREIGN PLANES ‘SECRETLY’ REGISTERED IN SMALL TEXAS TOWN: REPORT Not a secret, information was at FAA registry Congress established how foreign owners could register here There’s a risk and Congress can fix…
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IATA calls for stronger safety measures IATA says “Inconsistent surveillance and competence among CAAs” ICAO, FAA and EASA “audits” find faults Single, consultative assistance might enhance CAA competence …
FAA investigators assessing mechanics’ complaints may be interpreting regulations differently, CBS News investigation finds [ARTICLE 1] Airline mechanics feel pressured to overlook potential safety problems: “Accident waiting to happen” [article 2] [from article 1]…
[sampling of the AA facilities under the DOM] Evie Garces named American’s FAA-certificated Director of Maintenance One of five positions defined by FARs DOM command of regulations and of the AMT real world Now must…
Carbon Dioxide Levels can Negatively Impact Pilot Performance Harvard Study finds Degradation as CO2 levels increase Acknowledges Lack of Data on Air Quality of Cockpits CO2 is a colorless, odorless gas which aviation has devoted considerable…
Why flying is safer than ever and what we can learn from it London School of Economics article praises aviation safety Makes good points Fails to give enough credit to government and technologu A smart…
FAA chief urges collaboration to weigh risks and keep pace with technological innovation Some thoughts for the incoming Administrator Regulatory Challenges meriting early attention Administrator Huerta, with his January 6 end-of-term date visible on…
BFA brings standards to Hot Air Ballooning FAA acknowledges its value Unlike much of aviation safety, the FAA and the hot air balloon have been in a reactive mode, especially since the tragic 2016…