A U.S. Senate and House compromise aircraft safety and certification bill was part of the omnibus federal government funding bill passed by Congress. The Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act addresses issues uncovered in the Boeing 737 MAX investigations and reports. General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO, Pete Bunce, issued the following statement […]
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Updated Runway to Recovery Framework Released by FAA and Partners
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its government partners released an update to Runway to Recovery: The United States Framework for Airlines and Airports to Mitigate the Public Health Risks of Coronavirus framework. Version 1.1, referred to as R2R 1.1, which updates, refines, and expands upon the recommended risk mitigation practices outlined in the previous […]
Is the Boeing Company Repeating Itself?
The Boeing 737 Max was once again approved to fly passengers after two accidents resulting in the loss of over three hundred lives. While the investigations are over we need to look back. In May of 1979 an American Airlines maintenance foreman decided it would be faster and more cost effective to do engine work […]
Intellisense Systems Introduces IWOS as Replacement for Permanent and Portable Weather Stations
Intellisense Systems, Inc., has introduced the Integrated Weather Observation System, or IWOS. The IWOS ushers in a new era for weather stations by packaging highly accurate environmental-sensing tools into a compact, rugged, and customizable unit that can replace over a dozen sensor components and their corresponding wires and cables. The system can integrate up to […]
WAI Congratulates the 2021 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2021 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored during the Virtual 32nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 11-12, 2021. The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 12, 2021. The 2021 Pioneer Hall of […]
U.S. DOT Supports Record Number of Licensed Commercial Space Launches
The U.S. Department of Transportation is having a record year with supporting 35 licensed commercial space launches thus far in 2020 with the potential for even more before the year ends. The prior record of 33 was established in 2018. “The record number of launches demonstrates this administration’s commitment to support the innovation and growth […]
American Airlines Names Meghan Montana Vice President and Treasurer
American Airlines announced today that Meghan Montana has been promoted to Vice President and Treasurer. In her expanded role, Montana will be responsible for the airline’s treasury activities, including corporate finance, global banking and cash management, as well as fleet transactions, asset management, insurance and fuel procurement. She will report to American’s Chief Financial Officer […]
NBAA Welcomes Prompt FAA Action to Keep Pilots Flying as COVID Vaccines Roll Out
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed prompt action by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson and acting Federal Air Surgeon Dr. Brett Wyrick to ensure pilots may be vaccinated against COVID-19 without risk to their medical certificate. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency-use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine late Friday evening, […]
The Biggest Airlift Since Berlin?
By Michael J. Schoen Distributing the vaccines “may be the most complex logistical challenge our nation has ever faced.” That is how Senator Tammy Duckworth described the task of distributing COVID-19 vaccines throughout entire country. She used those words during a Thursday-morning hearing convened by the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety. The question on […]
Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers May Receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, with Appropriate Precaution
Following the Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Pfizer, Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, the FAA has determined that pilots may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their FAA-issued airman medical certification. FAA Air Traffic Controllers, who are subject to FAA medical clearance, may also receive the vaccine. To maintain the […]
