2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Chad Trautvetter

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Jeppesen will support and participate in AOPA Foundation Air Safety Institute seminars and AOPA Fly-Ins.

Jeppesen To Support AOPA’s Educational Efforts

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

One bill would streamline the TSA’s acquisition process and the other would establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee.

Aviation Groups Back Senate Aviation Security Bills

University of Alaska can now use a small UAS for animal surveys at its test range in Fairbanks.

FAA OKs Second UAS Site in U.S.

The EEOC sued ExxonMobil, alleging that the company discriminated against pilots when it forced them to retire at age 60.

Court Rules That Part 91 Operators Can Apply “Age 65 Rule” to Their Pilots

Bill Carey

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

The proposed changes are expected to increase safety by facilitating the recovery of information by safety investigation authorities.

EASA Proposes New Rules for Flight Recorders, Beacons

Etihad Readies for Arrival of A380s, Boeing 787-9s

AIN Staff

Widow of 9/11 captain expresses frustration as she educates Congressman’s staff.

Pilot’s Widow Pushes for Secondary Security Barriers

The FAA wants to make it easier for parents to learn which child safety seats will fit on board which aircraft.

Child Safety Seat Information Rule Proposed

The safety board took action after HoTH operators experienced six accidents recently.

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations Against Alaskan Air Operator

A Transport Canada report questioned some safety systems in place at Canadian carrier.

Beech 1900 Airstair Opens 90 Degrees in Flight

Content Archive: May 2014