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February 05, 2016

Teamsters, TMAC, AMFA Weigh In On FAA Reauthorization Bill

Support Additional Oversight Of Foreign Repair Stations Included In The Legislation

The Teamsters and the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition commend the inclusion of Section 402 in House Resolution (H.R.) 4441, the Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act, saying it includes all of the provisions sought by the TAMC to assist aviation mechanics, raise standards in maintenance, repair and overhaul stations and protect the flying public.

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Combined Commercial And CFI Syllabus Available As A Free Download

ASA Course Covers Proficiency Skills For Initial Certificates 

ASA's new Combined Commercial and Flight Instructor Syllabus (PDF) covers all necessary flight proficiency skills a pilot needs to meet the requirements for an initial commercial pilot certificate and an initial flight instructor certificate, with an airplane category and single-engine land class rating.

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Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion, Flying Without A License

Had Surrendered Airman Certificate In 2012

A North Carolina man faces a prison term and hefty fines for failing to pay taxes and operating an airplane without a license.

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Larsen Says FAA Bill Contains 'Bipartisan Successes'

But Disagrees With ATC Privatization Plan

The top Democrat on the House Transportation Aviation Subcommittee says that the FAA reauthorization bill introduced Wednesday contains some significant bipartisan successes, but at the same time voiced disapproval with the proposal to privatize the air traffic control system.

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More Letter Groups Come Out Against FAA Reauthorization Bill

EAA, NATA Say Bill Would Hurt GA

The battle lines are being drawn over the proposed FAA reauthorization bill introduced Wednesday by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA), chair of the House Transportation Committee.

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NATCA Supports FAA Reauthorization Bill With ATC Spinoff

Says It Protects Members' Rights, Pay, Benefits And Retirement

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is supporting the proposed FAA reauthorization bill that would spin off ATC from the FAA.

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FAA Unions Reject Proposal To Privatize ATC

Says Privatized Model Could Lead To 'Self-Serving Agendas'

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), the unions representing thousands of employees at the FAA, have announced their opposition to the FAA reauthorization bill introduced Wednesday.

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