Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Environment

FAA To Develop Expanded Air Tour Management Program

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.
Environment

Public Hearing Set on EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Plugs Bizav to Canada’s New Finance Minister

In a welcome letter to new Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, CBAA touted the contribution of business aviation to the country's economy.
Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.
Charter & Fractional

U.S. DOT To Ban Charter Flights to Cuba

Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.
Regulations and Government

Higher Nav Canada User Fees Coming September 1

Nav Canada increased terminal fees by 30.8 percent, en route by 26.4 percent, and North Atlantic Track by 48.5 percent.
Regulations and Government

U.S. EPA Publishes Aircraft Emissions Proposal

EPA sets an October 19 deadline for comments on its greenhouse emissions standards for large turbine aircraft.

Customs Agents Arrest Pilots of Learjet Loaded with Weapons

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.
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Airports

MBAA Calls For Removal of Boston Logan Ramp Limitations

The Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) has been working to reopen full access for business aviation operators at Signature Boston Logan.
Environment

NY North Shore Helo Route Extended to 2022

The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.
ATC

FAA To Boost Outage Security of Eram System

DOT IG says the FAA's en route automation modernization system lacks adequate security controls to prevent instances of system crashes.
Accidents

EASA Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

There were no fatal accidents involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial complex (NCC) business airplanes last year, according to a study.
Regulations and Government

EPA Proposes Aircraft Emissions Standards

New U.S, EPA emissions standards are proposed for new type and in-service aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds in line with ICAO standards.
Accidents

U.S. Bizav Fatal Accidents Plummet in First Half

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.
Accidents

Bizav Accidents in Europe: A Look at the Last Decade

Incidents—rather than accidents—accounted for the vast majority of mishaps over the past decade.
Accidents

January, February Accidents Surpass All of 1Q19

First-quarter accident numbers hint at a significant drop in accidents due to Covid-19 restrictions in the second quarter.
Accidents

Canada Reports No Bizjet Fatal Accidents in 2019

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board reported unchanged non-fatal accidents, but air taxi accidents increased.
Accidents

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Allegedly Flying DUI Scheduled for Arraignment

Pilot Ryan Dashiell, who was arrested on DUI charges after crash landing a Cessna Citation 550 last year, has been scheduled for arraignment on April 15.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EAA to FAA: Remote ID Rule Threatens Model Flying

EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.
ATC

AIM Revisions Clarify Pilot Options on Approaches

Revisions to the FAA's AIM clarifies “approach category” and its application in determining the appropriate straight-in or circling minima on an approach.
ATC

Nav Canada Rate Increase Upheld by National Arbitrator

Higher fees that recently went into effect for users of ATC services in Canada have been upheld by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Aircraft

EASA Proposal Updates Large-airplane Cert Rules

EASA has proposed changes to CS-25 certification regulations for transport airplanes to harmonize them with U.S. FAR Part 25 rules.
Regulations and Government

Mandatory Changes Made to Helo IFR Minimums

The revisions don't become effective until June 19.

CBAA Chief Lays Out 2020 Goals

CBAA 2020 objectives include equitable airport access, government support of SAF, and protection against risk of luxury taxes.
Regulations and Government

Mexico Delays ADS-B Mandate Until 2022

Once scheduled this year, ADS-B Out requirements for flying through Mexico airspace now will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.
Safety

FAA Opens New Fire Research Facility in Atlantic City

Work conducted in the FAA's new $5 million, 2,500-sq-ft building will support research on fluorine-free firefighting foams.