FAA Proposes Changes to Flight Instructor Certificates
The alterations would make it easier for instructors to maintain proficiency and keep their certificates in line with other airman certificates that do not expire.
The alterations would make it easier for instructors to maintain proficiency and keep their certificates in line with other airman certificates that do not expire.
Pressure is mounting on airlines and the FAA to minimize flight disruptions that have occurred in recent months.
The bill establishes a task force to make recommendations on modernizing Notices to Air Missions.
The grant money will go to a dozen airports with risk factors that contribute to incidents.
Engineers noticed accident similarities and urged immediate grounding, but were ultimately overruled.
Incumbent FBO Atlantic Aviation has beaten out other contenders, drawing criticism from some in the local and GA community.
The team of aviation stakeholders was formed to make air traffic safety recommendations following a string of close calls.
Airline and pilot groups do not all agree that there should be changes to flight time requirements or extensions to pilot retirement age.
The agency has faced a myriad of problems in recent months and has been without a permanent leader for more than a year.
Lawmakers outlined their priorities, from increasing airport grants to exploring ways Congress could act to help alleviate the ongoing pilot shortage.