Content Archive: January 2015
Airports
UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown
London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install
The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.
Regulations and Government
Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus
Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea
The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.
Regulations and Government
GAO Reports on FAA Certification and Foreign Approval of Aviation Products
Critics cite delays that are not currently being addressed by the FAA.
Safety
Safety Investigators Call for Papers
ISASI’s 2015 theme is independence does not mean isolation.
Safety
IBAC and ICAO Letters Address Libyan Airspace Risks
Business aircraft operators would do well to steer clear of Libya, says IBAC.
ATC
Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East
The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.
Safety
ALPA Quick To Attack NTSB’s Video Recording Idea
NTSB outlines ideas to locate a downed aircraft within six miles of impact.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Pirker, FAA Settle Penalty for Alleged Unsafe Drone Operation
Raphael Pirker settled with the FAA on the first civil fine the agency levied for alleged unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft.
