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December 10, 2015

Pilot’s Bill Of Rights 2 Clears Key Senate Committee

Aeromedical Reform Advances To Full Senate

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday passed S. 571, better known as the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 (PBOR2), bringing significant third-class medical reform one big step closer to reality.

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EASA Further Strengthens Its International Links

Fifth Meeting With International Partners Taking Place In Hong Kong

The 5th meeting of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with its international partners, the aviation safety authorities and oversight organizations, takes place on 9 and 10 December 2015 in Hong-Kong. With participants from over 25 organizations from Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, the discussions are focusing on global cooperation on aviation safety. In particular, the topics of the International Cooperation Forum (ICF) include new technologies in ATM, emerging risks like cybersecurity, as well as an update on the latest EASA activities.

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Pilot Fatally Injured In Daviess County, MO Accident

Cessna 180 Found Following Extensive Search

A wreckage of a Cessna 180 reported missing in Daviess County, MO has been located, and local officials have confirmed that the pilot of the airplane was fatally injured in the accident.

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NATCA Appeals To Congress To Fix Controller Shortfall

Says Low Staffing Is Affecting Air Navigation

During a roundtable discussion hosted Tuesday by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, NATCA president Paul Rinaldi said that the shortfall in ATC staffing is "unacceptable" and is affecting the nation's air traffic control system.

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GAO: FAA Does Not Plan For Budget Budget Contingencies

Study Finds That Agency Could Do Better In Dealing With Budget Uncertainties

The Government Accountability Office has released its findings from a study conducted at the request of the leadership of the House Transportation Committee and Aviation Subcommittee focused on issues with long-term funding for the FAA.

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FAA Updates Airspace Obstructions Standards

Advisory Circular Address Height And Markings Of Potential Hazards To Navigation

Among the FAA's main priorities is to keep all users of our national airspace safe. To maintain the safest aerospace system in the world, the agency must make sure the national airspace is navigable and free of obstructions.

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