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DOT IG Finds FAA Oversight Lacking

FAA is moving toward a risk-based oversight approach for its ODA program in face of criticism for lacking effective staffing, risk-based models.

Regulations and Government

October 21, 2015

Boeing’s Muilenburg Rebuts Talk of Widebody Bubble

Insists production rate will not fall below seven per month during transition to 777X

October 21, 2015

Exemption Available for Part of ADS-B Out Requirements

The FAA will allow aircraft owners and operators to delay installation of a rule-compliant GPS/GNSS sensor to meet ADS-B Out equipage requirements.

October 20, 2015

AIN Blog: Here Come the Drone Police

The plan to enact rules for registration of drones will open a huge can of worms.

October 20, 2015

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Draft Advisory Circular Updates RVSM Approval Guidance

Draft document outlines means for operators to obtain initial operational RVSM authorization or amend an existing operational authorization.

Regulations and Government

October 19, 2015

Malaysia Airlines To Replace London A380s with A350s

Yields proving too low to support the Airbus superjumbo

October 19, 2015

U.S. Transportation Department Plans National Drone Registry

The department has appointed a task force to develop a registration process by year-end for recreational users of small unmanned aircraft.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

October 19, 2015

Garrison Bowing Out of Bell Helicopter

Garrison led Bell through an overall rejuvenation of the helicopter manufacturer’s culture and a period of dynamic and dramatic transformation.

October 16, 2015

EASA in Consultations over Medical Privacy Policy

Agency chief Ky laments lack of common legislation in Europe

Regulations and Government

October 15, 2015

Controllers Union Raises Alarm on ATC Staffing, Seeks Hearing

The number of certified professional controllers is at the lowest point in 27 years, warns the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

October 15, 2015

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.

October 15, 2015

UK Conducts First Large Drone Flight in Unrestricted Airspace

The Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aircraft flew for three and a half hours over Wales, including for one hour within non-segregated airspace.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

October 15, 2015

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.

Sustainability and Environment

October 14, 2015

Pratt Canada Joins 328Jet Upgrade Program

Signs MoU to supply PW306Bs to Turkey's TRJet

October 14, 2015

Ethiopia Prepares to Build Major Hub Airport for Africa

A new airport development for the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa could take until around 2024 to build.

October 13, 2015

LTLS Shortens Turnaround Times

Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services expects the program to reduce the repair cycle time and cut customer costs.

October 13, 2015

TSA Briefing New Administrator on ASO Elimination

TSA continues to work with agency leadership and other agencies on the elimination of the ASO requirements for flights into DCA.

Regulations and Government

October 13, 2015

Singapore Airlines Launches Ultra-long-range A350-900

SIA plans to resume direct flights from Singapore to New York.

October 13, 2015

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777

Regulations and Government

October 13, 2015

Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100

Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year

October 13, 2015

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