Industry Briefs
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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... -
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Resigns In Wake of Drunk Driving Arrest
Posted on December 6, 2011 | No Comments“Today I submitted my resignation to Secretary Ray LaHood and it has been accepted." - FAA Administrator Randy Babbit, ending his career with the FAA in the wake of a drunk driving arrest. -
United Airlines to Deploy 11,000 iPads to Flight Crews by 2011 Year-End
Posted on September 15, 2011 | No Comments“The paperless flight deck represents the next generation of flying. The introduction of iPads ensures our pilots have essential and... -
VIDEO: iPad KABOOM! A Success – iPad 2 Rapid Decompression Certification Available for Download
Posted on July 27, 2011 | 5 CommentsPaperlessCockpit.com’s iPad KABOOM! Community Project concluded successfully on July 15, 2011, when an iPad 2 passed a DO-160F Rapid Decompression... -
FAA Shutdown In Effect – Essential Services Remain In Operation
Posted on July 25, 2011 | No CommentsCongress was unable to come to an agreement to reauthorize the FAA by the Friday, July 22, 2011 deadline. Essential...
