In a case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has greatly strengthened the NTSB’s ability to avoid disclosing communications between the NTSB and
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In Case You Missed Our Live Webinar – No Vaccine? . . . No Job? Everything Business & Private Aviation Operators Need to Know About COVID-19
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We would like to thank everyone who was able to join us for the live presentation of our webinar, “No Vaccine? . . . No Job? Everything Business & Private
NTSB . . . Changing the Scope of UAS Investigations
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Now that the UAS flight over people and remote ID rules are in effect, the pathways are opening up for more complex, and potentially dangerous, UAS operations. The FAA, however,…
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No Vaccine? . . . No Job? Everything Business & Private Aviation Operators Need to Know About COVID-19
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FREE WEBINAR
June 9, 2021 – 1:00 PM
With many charter operators and business aviation departments increasing their operational tempo, is your operation ready for this new regulatory environment? Guidance…
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A Letter to The NTSB . . . . .
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Dear NTSB,
Thank you for proposing additional clarifications to your Form 6120.1, NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report and requesting comments on the proposed changes. While I generally agree with…
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The FAA Cracks Down: Masks, Alcohol & Disruptive Passengers
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There can be little doubt that the FAA is no longer going to tolerate the disruptions caused by drunken and unruly passengers. Yesterday, the FAA announced large civil penalties against…
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DOT Issues New Tarmac Delay Rules . . . ”It Pays to be on Time!”
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As we originally reported back in 2019, the FAA has been working on a new set of rules defining an air carrier’s responsibilities to its passengers in the event…
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FAA Cracks Down on Disruptive Passengers . . . Finally!!
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As we reported last month, the FAA is finally taking strong enforcement action against unruly passengers who disrupt air travel. Today, the FAA announced three new cases involving stiff penalties…
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2021: A Year of Change in Global Aviation – FREE WEBINAR
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Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 1 pm ETWhile last year ended with sighs of relief and the commonly expressed sentiment that “at least 2020 is finally over,” new challenges |
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At Long Last….New UAS Rules are Effective!!
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The new unmanned aircraft rules regarding remote identification and flight over persons are finally in effect, as of April 21, 2021. The final versions of these rules were released by…
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