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May 27, 2021

Pilot Privacy At Risk? FAA Completes Rule Establishing Pilot Records Database

Rule Updates The Current Records Reporting Process

Despite concerns over possible abuse of the information collected, a new rule from the FAA will enable the sharing of pilot records among employers in an electronic database maintained by the agency. The final rule for the Pilot Records Database requires air carriers and certain other operators to report pilots’ employment history, training, and qualifications to the database. The rule also requires air carriers and certain operators to review records contained in the database when considering pilots for employment.

Oriens Will Be Retailing The Entire Tecnam Fleet Including The P2012 Traveller Series

Tecnam has partnered with Oriens Aviation to market the whole Tecnam fleet and its twin-engine Tecnam P2012 series for the sales territories in the British Isles. Based at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB), the company offers a full range of services to private aircraft owners and operators, including aircraft sales, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, warranty work, aircraft management, AOC advisory, pilot training, operations and handling for its customers. The privately owned company holds the EASA Part 145 approval, alongside its national UK CAA 145 and FAA Service Station approvals.