Labor Day–a celebration of aviation safety workers
Our deepest thanks to each and every one of the professionals whose dedication and integrity contributes so much to AVIATION SAFETY. HAPPY LABOR DAY from all of us at JDA Aviation Solutions!!!
Safety
Russian Aircraft Registration should be the registry of last resort !!!
Russia Wants Western-built Aircraft on RA-Registry Aeroflot and other Russian Aircraft are registered overseas Deputy Minister claims “capability” for airworthiness Foreign Registry to protect airworthiness, assure recovery in default and stability Imagine a meeting between…
FAA Tech Center adds $2 million Structures & Materials Laboratory, Boeing’s annual R&D budget is $3-4B
The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, where aviation safety research is performed, added a Structures and Materials Laboratory. A $2Million capital expenditure that’s important and necessary, especially when compared to Boeing who spends between $3-$4B a year on its Research and Development.
Top Article Throwback, 2012: A4A Letter on National Aviation Policy Including Safety Issues May Dilute the Messages to Charlotte and Tampa Conventions
A4A’s President and CEO, Nick Calio, an expert in high level policy strategy, has written identical letters to the Republican and Democratic National Platform Committees bringing to their attention a number of issues of great concern to his airline members.
Top Article Throwback, 2013: NTSB’s Investigation And Forum Create Confusion
NTSB: “The forum, which will be held in mid-April, will explore lithium-ion battery technology and transportation safety. The investigative hearing, to be held later in April, will focus on the design and certification of the 787 battery system.”
Airline Consumer Seat Review must focus on DoT’s Deregulation and FAA’s safety limits
The Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection is reviewing airline seats. The press on this initiative cites both comfort considerations and safety concerns. The recommendations of the panel are not binding. If ACACP issues a…
Response to Germanwings’ Pilot Mental Health issue—not more examinations, but constant management/peer awareness?
The below-linked article is one of a myriad of sources suggesting that the regulators urgently need to respond to the Germanwings 9525 tragedy. They assert that it is necessary to escalate the frequency of trained…
FAA §333 exemption grant to Solusia Air results in sUAS operations in excess of minimum standards due to SMS.
The Federal Aviation Act prescribes that minimum standards should be prescribed for certification of aircraft and operation of those vehicles. The word minimum is not intended to be the level of safety the certificate holders…