The National Business Aviation Association and a number of other alphabet groups last week participated in a conference call with senior Flight Standards officials to reiterate the importance of providing general aviation operators with regulatory exemption and accommodation in the face of the devastating industry effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Associations Address Relief for General Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- NBAA and other general aviation groups urged the FAA to provide regulatory exemptions and accommodations for operators facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The FAA is developing a regulatory solution expected to include extensions for pilot certifications, flight reviews, CFI renewals, knowledge exams, aircraft maintenance, and medical certificates.
- Similar exemptions have already been provided by civil aviation authorities in several other countries, including Brazil, EASA, and the UK.
- While the FAA is prioritizing this work, administrative processes are causing delays, and a publication date for the changes has not yet been identified.
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