WASHINGTON, D.C. — Errol Southers was nominated last August by President Obama to be director of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), but his confirmation has been delayed in the Senate, meaning the agency that deals directly with aviation security has... Continue Reading →
FAA reauthorization hits another snag
Posted on December 27th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FAA has had its problems getting reauthorization on track. To keep the agency in business, Congress has passed yet another temporary extension, something that has been going on for more than two years. Even some Senators... Continue Reading →
Homeland Security asked to review how pilots are vetted
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Charles Spence
A request to the Department of Homeland Security could bring about a closer look at holders of airman certificates to find possible security threats. Concerned that reports show people with connections to terrorism and other criminal activities hold valid airman... Continue Reading →
Turbulence ahead
Posted on December 7th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tightly as turbulence is expected in 2010. Once again the FAA will be working under a temporary extension. Presidential and Congressional interests have been focused on reforming healthcare, so subjects like... Continue Reading →
Government study cites poor FAA morale
Posted on December 3rd, 2009 by Charles Spence
Declining morale at the FAA could affect the way programs move, such as development of the next generation air transportation system (NextGen), according to a study by the Government Accountability Office, which notes the low morale could pose obstacles to... Continue Reading →
ATC under fire
Posted on November 30th, 2009 by Charles Spence
A breakdown of the FAA computers Nov. 19 brought severe criticism from members of Congress, FAA unions, and others. For the second time in just more than a year, the air traffic computer system went down and brought about massive... Continue Reading →
Another FAA temporary extension needed
Posted on November 24th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It looks like the FAA will need another temporary extension. After more than two years, the Senate continues to drag its feet in reauthorizing the FAA. Even many members of the Senate are fed up with the... Continue Reading →
On our side
Posted on November 10th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Aviation Subcommittee has a new vice chairman who is knowledgeable about aviation and from a state with a history of recognizing the importance of general aviation airports: Rep. John Boccieri (D-Ohio). From 1994 to 1998... Continue Reading →
Is there a better name than general aviation?
Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Charles Spence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but will flying by any name be as accepted and successful? At a recent House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on the progress of the NextGen air traffic management... Continue Reading →
Those against biz jets need to know this
Posted on October 29th, 2009 by Charles Spence
A silent auction at the NBAA convention last month raised $168,000 for a program that those opposed to corporate aviation should know more about. The auction’s proceeds went to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN), a group that arranges for free... Continue Reading →
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