WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats in Congress recently attacked the FAA over runway incursions and air traffic controller conditions — and were immediately rebutted by the FAA and a Republican member of the aviation committee, an indication there will be strong conflicts next year.
Expect big battles in Congress next year: User fees, runway safety and overworked controllers just the beginning of the conflicts
December 21, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Don’t like an FAA regulation? Now is the time to speak up
December 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — If there is something about FAA regulations that you don’t like, now is the time to make your opinions heard. The FAA is asking for comments from the public “”to identify those regulations currently in effect that we should amend, remove or simplify.”"
Delays continue on FAA reauthorization: Many believe user feebattle will continue through next year
November 23, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate continued to dawdle on appropriation bills, forcing another extension of the FAA’s temporary authorization to Dec. 31, 2007.
Struggle between FAA and controllers continues to boil
November 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON. D.C. — The struggle between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association continues to boil as experienced controllers are retiring in greater numbers and faster than FAA expected.
Just not enough…ADS-B can’t solve flight delays alone
October 19, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA issued a notice of proposed rule making calling for aircraft to be equipped for satellite-based traffic control by the year 2020, amid Congressional, media and public clamoring for quick solutions to the worst period of flight delays in the history of aviation.
The fight continues
October 5, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — General aviation won major skirmishes in its user fee battle late last month , but the FAA reauthorization bill is a long way from completion.
FAA administrator moves on: Successor will jumpinto the user fee debate
September 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marion Blakey’s term as FAA administrator expires Sept. 13. She will become president of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the lobbying trade group of companies involved primarily with military and commercial aerospace.
ATC facilities falling apart: Leaky roofs, asbestosand snakes just afew of the problems
August 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Air traffic control facilities are in such bad repair that the FAA told Congressional investigators that it estimates the backlog of maintenance costs is between $250 million and $350 million — yet the last two years the administration has requested less than $60 million annually for maintenance.
A sigh of relief – and a warning: House passes FAA reauthorization bill without user fees
July 20, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Passage by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the FAA Reauthorization legislation — without user fees — brought some level of relief to the general aviation community, but also a warning that user fee opponents cannot let their guards down.
Increased security in the works: Expect stricterr egulations later this year
July 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After security measures were established for commercial aviation, general aviation has been waiting for the other shoe to drop to see what might be planned for personal and business flights. It’s dropping.
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