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August 06, 2015

NTSB Nominee Beverly Scott May Face Opposition In Confirmation Hearings

Some Senators Question Her Tenure At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

The confirmation of Beverly Scott to an open seat on the NTSB is far from a sure thing, with one Republican senator on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, which is reviewing the selection, raising concerns about her leadership at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Six Elected To EAA Board Of Directors

Longtime Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Official New Addition To The Board

Six EAA members have been voted to represent EAA’s 190,000 members as a part of the organization’s 33-person board of directors. The election was held during the annual EAA membership meeting on July 22, part of the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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FAA: Wildlife Strike Reporting Continues To Increase

Agencies Proactive Approach Is Improving Voluntary Reporting

Wildlife strike reporting for both commercial and general aviation airports continues to increase, according to a new report by renowned wildlife expert Dr. Richard A. Dolbeer. At the request of the FAA, Dolbeer recently published the wildlife report, which shows that 47 percent of the wildlife strikes that occurred from 2009 to 2013 were reported to the FAA’s National Wildlife Strike Database.

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FAA Hitting GA With 'User Fees' For Caribbean Flights

And Air Traffic Control Fees Are Set To Increase Again, Advocate Says

The FAA has reportedly boosted the fees charged to GA pilots for the use of Air Traffic Control services for flights to Caribbean Islands, according to a news release from Caribbean Flying Adventures.

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