Posts Tagged ‘FAA’
 

 

FAA Fines American Eagle $155K for Flights with Bad Weight Data and Improper Engine Maintenance

The Federal Aviation Administration announced it would fine American Eagle Airlines for operating flights with inaccurate weight and balance data and for flying a plane for a week with an improperly repaired engine.
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FAA Proposes Rules For Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System Operations

At a press conference on Sunday, the FAA announced the long-awaited proposed rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Here's what drone operators can expect.
by Ben Granucci
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FAA Proposes $580,000 Fine Against Oregon Aviation Firm for Reckless Flying, Improper Maintenance

Hillsboro Aviation allegedly performed improper repairs, deliberately falsified maintenance records and operated a helicopter in a reckless manner.
by BNO News
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FAA Proposes Regulating Pilots’ Rest Period Based on Fatigue Science

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt on Friday announced a landmark proposal to fight fatigue among commercial pilots by setting new flight time, duty and rest...
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The Name Alone of FAA’s New “Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Committee” Proves Wrong Philosophy

The murder-suicide by the pilot of Germanwings 9525 has raised questions on how to address the mental and emotional health of pilots.
by Erika Armstrong
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