Archive for December, 2011
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37th Annual FAA Aviation Forecast Conference
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsAviation – Driver of the Global Economy The FAA’s 37th Annual Aviation Forecast Conference brings together leaders from around the world to talk about aviation’s role in the global economy. Despite global economic and financial uncertainties, aviation remains a vital… -
Pilot Unions Angry Over New FAA Crew Rest Rules
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No CommentsWhile passengers some passengers may rest easier now knowing new FAA rules are in place to ensure pilots have a good night's sleep before a flight, they might have trouble getting some shut-eye after they realize those rules don't apply to the cargo carriers sharing the skies. -
FAA’s New $297 Million Pilot Rest Rule A Safe Bet
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced sweeping changes to crew rest requirements, an early Christmas present that will cost commercial operators and the aviation industry $297 million, according to FAA estimates. -
Summary of New FAA Pilot Rest Requirements
Posted on December 28, 2011 | No CommentsThe following table compares the FAA's new pilot rest requirements for commercial operators with the previous requirements. -
Congress Passes Law Requiring FAA to Reinstate BARR Program
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that, effective immediately, general aviation and business aviation operators seeking to keep their aircraft’s registration number from being displayed over public data systems during flight no longer need to submit a Certified Security Concern…
