The NBAA welcomed changes enacted on Jan. 27 by the FAA that will streamline the process for operators seeking to receive a letter of authorization (LOA) for operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) airspace above 28,000 feet MSL. NBAA representatives, who first brought the challenges related to RVSM authorization to the attention of FAA officials several years ago, have been among the participants on a joint industry/agency task force focused on ways to streamline the authorization process.
Two Fatally Injured When Aircraft Struck Power Lines And Went Down
The NTSB has released its factual report from an accident which occurred November 3, 2012 involving an Atlanta Police Department helicopter. The two people on board the aircraft, a commercial pilot and a pilot-rated tactical flight officer (TFO), were fatally injured and the Hughes OH-6A, N368PD, was substantially damaged following a collision with power lines and terrain while maneuvering at Atlanta, Georgia.
Added To A List Of 106 Companies That Belong To The Safety Standards Organization
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) is pleased to announce that 26 North Aviation, Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania is the newest company to join the ACSF. Along with 106 other companies, 26 North Aviation now supports the ACSF’s vision to enable on-demand air charter providers and fractional program managers to achieve the highest levels of safety in the aviation industry.
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