Regulatory Updates

DOT Defends Felix and Fido

The US Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced a final rule which requires airlines to report incidents of the loss, injury or death… Read More »DOT Defends Felix and Fido

NTSB Denies Petition to Reopen TWA Flight 800 Investigation

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The NTSB has just anounced they will deny the requests from The TWA 800 Project to reopen the investigation of the 1996 Crash of TWA Flight 800.… Read More »NTSB Denies Petition to Reopen TWA Flight 800 Investigation

Pilots Respond to PED Restrictions In the Flight Deck Imposed by FAA

Flight Chic readers will remember that I posted about the regulatory update from the FAA which restricted the use by flight crew of PEDs in… Read More »Pilots Respond to PED Restrictions In the Flight Deck Imposed by FAA

Ready for Summer? Here are the FAA’s Top 5 Travel Tips and One Major No-No

The FAA encourages passengers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this summer. Here are the Top 5 Travel Tips and One Major No-No:

1. Pay attention to the flight attendant safety briefing at the beginning of your flight and read the safety briefing card. It could save your life in an emergency.

Norway to Allow Armed Guards On Board Aircraft Bound for US and Israel

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The Norwegian Airports company, Avinor, announced today that Norway will, for the first time, allow armed guards onboard flights destined to the US and Israel,… Read More »Norway to Allow Armed Guards On Board Aircraft Bound for US and Israel

NextGen Is On Track For 2020, FAA Deputy Administrator Tells Senate Committee

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Michael G. Whitaker, Deputy Administrator of the FAA confirmed that the NextGen program in the US is on track for timely completion by the stipulated… Read More »NextGen Is On Track For 2020, FAA Deputy Administrator Tells Senate Committee

FAA Details The Risks Airlines Must Asses to Approve Use of Personal Electronic Devices

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It’s the eternal question on the minds of techie travellers: are there really any risks to aircraft from the use of Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)… Read More »FAA Details The Risks Airlines Must Asses to Approve Use of Personal Electronic Devices

FAA Considers Allowing Studios To Use Drones For Filming

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The FAA has announced that it will consider granting exemptions to restrictions on small drones (UAS) for commercial use for Movie and TV production. Seven companies have… Read More »FAA Considers Allowing Studios To Use Drones For Filming