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IC Interdiction

Aircraft Operations, AOPA, Aviation Safety, FAA, NBAA, Regulatory Policy January 26, 2021

FAA’s $1,000,000 CP should deter the Gray Charter Market

Difficult for FAA to detect Illegal Charters ACSF, AOPA, NATA, NBAA and FAA campaign to educate buyers Million Dollar Sanction and Likely Informant = GREATER DETERENCE Safety Regulations have unintended consequences; rules intended to assure…


deficient standards harming Pakistan's economy

Airlines, Aviation Safety, EASA, FAA, Foreign Aviation Safety, ICAO January 25, 2021

Safety alone move Pakistan to Global Aviation Standards? Economic impact more politically compelling?

Pakistan found deficient on Global Aviation Standards Oversight Authorities have restricted Pakistan airlines Best path to Compliance = guide with experience Delay HARMING country’s economy The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has had as one…


A. Bradley Mimms

Aviation Leadership, Aviation Policy, Career employees, FAA January 24, 2021

The 1st Biden FAA political appointee, Brad Mims, is a good one facing difficult challenges

Biden Administration placing 1st political appointees Brad Mims, an FAA alumnus, named Deputy Boss of a different Administration and tough challenges  Secretary-Designate Buttigieg technically cannot yet name the political appointments within his DOT Administration; so,…


Aircraft Certification, Aviation Safety, EASA, FAA January 20, 2021

EASA and FAA two different organizational designs for GA and UAS certification

EASA merges its GA and UAS certification offices FAA has a separate Drone Office Organizational designs– which might be better for their sectors EASA has placed the UAS certification within its General Certification Office, while…


air traffic control, Aviation Leadership, Aviation Safety, FAA, JDA, Obituary January 19, 2021

Jack Fearnsides: a man who tried and made a difference for  FAA ATC Modernization

Legend of ATC Development passes Made FAA-MITRE relationship more effective Highly qualified engineer brought “political” skills to project   By Joe DelBalzo Dr. John J. Fearnsides, “Jack”, who  recently died, may not be  a household…


Delaney and Doughtie

Accident Investigation, Aircraft Manufacturers, Aviation Leadership, Aviation Safety, FAA, Safety Management Systems January 18, 2021

Boeing adds some Safety Talent.

Max 8 told Boeing more safety governance needed Since then, mostly activities Delaney and Doughtie = Real Safety Action One of the central lessons of the Boeing 737 Max 8 disasters was the need for…


aviation innovation, Aviation Legislation, FAA, Federal Regulations January 17, 2021

New FAA Dynamic Regulatory System – best tool for consistency

Consistent Interpretation of FARs by dispersed staff  Source materials GIGANTIC and Constantly Changing Dynamic Regulatory System THE INFORMATION  RESOURCE For all, everywhere and quick The FAA Aviation Safety Organization employs ~7,000 people distributed among over…


ADS-B and compliance

Aircraft, Aircraft Operations, Aviation Safety, Enforcement, FAA January 13, 2021

How can failure to install ADS-B Out NOT merit a severe sanction?

ADS-B Out critical equipment for NextGen ATC safety Final Rule issued a Decade ago and with massive publicity Intentional Violations outside of Compliance The FAA has assessed a $422,500 civil penalty against an air carrier…


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