Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Airports

FAA Withholds Funding for Norwood Airport over FBO Spat

The FAA's New England Region is withholding future discretionary funding for Norwood Airport until it corrects federal grant assurance violations.
Airports

FAA Airport Construction Standards Get an Update

A new document updates the FAA recommended standard specifications related to materials and methods used for construction on airports.
Regulations and Government

ADS-B Out Eliminates RVSM Application Process

Final rule takes effect on January 22.
Regulations and Government

FAA Rulemaking Agenda Includes New Fees, SMS Mandates

The semi-annual rulemaking agenda includes release of a final rule for airport SMS and a proposal on various certificate fees.
Regulations and Government

Australia Updates Ops Regs

Australia's CASA marked a major milestone with the completion of six new flight operations regulations that affect most operators.
Regulations and Government

InFo Clarifies Climb Gradient Requirements

This InFo was published as the result of NBAA and operators making it known to the FAA that some confusion exists in regards to compliance.
Training and Workforce

Vision Jet Spurs Proposed Change in ATP Training Regs

The proposal would remove a requirement for multiengine training for pilots seeking an initial ATP concurrently with single-engine rating.
Regulations and Government

FSF Publishes 'Short Sleep' Best Practices

A new document from the Flight Safety Foundation outlines best practices for controlled rest on the fligth deck.
Regulations and Government

EU Regulation of Drone Services Market Draws Nearer

The new agreement reached this week is aimed at building on efforts to ensure a common drone market on the Continent.
Airports

MassDOT: Norwood Violated State Assurance Grants

The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, violated both state and federal grant assurances in preventing another FBO from being established at Norwood Airport.
Avionics

560XL Receives Special Conditions for Cyber Protection

The STC for Garmin's G5000 Cessna 560XL mod will be contingent upon meeting special conditions to reduce cyber risks.

FAA Opens New Atlanta Flight Operations Facility

The FAA's new 32,050-sq-ft Atlanta Flight Operations Facility will accomodate six specially-equipped Beechcraft BE-300 twin turboprops.
Safety

FAA Issues SAFO on Jet Fuel Contamination

After the FAA released a special airworthiness bulletin last year, more instances have occurred involving jet fuel contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid.
Regulations and Government

New PBN Routes Aim To Improve Flights to Florida, Caribbean

The FAA is rolling out 55 new PBN routes as part of its South-Central Florida Metroplex initiative.
Regulations and Government

Alert Stresses Proper ID of CBs during Emergencies

The NTSB identified several fatal accidents in which the pilot was unable to identify and pull a circuit breaker during an abnormal or emergency situation.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Accelerates Dialogue on eVTOL Aircraft

Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.
Avionics

Transport Canada To Expand FDR Requirements

Thirty years after a TSB initial recommendation, Transport Canada is developing rules to require FDRs on all commercial and private business aircraft.
Regulations and Government

EASA Commits To ‘Better, Cheaper, and Safer’ GA

Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.
Maintenance and Modifications

Australia Moves on New Genav Maintenance Rules

The draft of the proposed final rulemaking is scheduled to be issued for comments in the first quarter of next year.
Regulations and Government

Revised ATP Type Rating Standards Proposed

Standards provide the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency elements necessary for ATP flight training and testing.
Regulations and Government

Coding Updated for Reporting Snow Pellets, Small Hail

By providing a single code for all hail regardless of size, the FAA believes this will solve operators’ de-icing issues and preserve the climate record.
Environment

Comments Sought on N.Y. North Shore Helo Route

FAA is seeking to determine if the mandate should be extended and what changes might be needed to the route structure, which is intended to reduce noise.
FBOs

FAA: Norwood Airport Authority Violated Federal Law

Over the last decade, BEH has been attempting to establish an FBO at Norwood Memorial Airport but has been thwarted by the city and airport commission.
Regulations and Government

Genav U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Dayton Intl.

Private aircraft arriving from international departure points previoulsy had to clear customs at other ports of entry before flying to DAY.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Calls for 25-hour CVRs

According to the Safety Board, recent safety investigations have been hampered because relevant portions of the recordings were overwritten.
FBOs

GAO Investigating FAA Oversight of FBOs

AOPA claims the investigation will examine how well the FAA is exercising its responsibility to oversee airports that receive federal funds.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Runway Alerting Systems on Large Airplanes

Approximately 80 percent of reported runway excursions occur during landings.
Safety

Pulselite Anti Bird Strike System STC’d for Bell 407 Variants

Multiple national authorities signed off on the system for different versions of the Bell 407.
Airports

Toronto Pearson Airport To Revise Reservation Program

Operators will need to book a reservation via a dedicated website.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Airworthiness Standards for VTOL Aircraft

The standards would set special conditions for certification.