by Jillian Gustafson | Sep 14, 2009 | Blog
There is a bit to mention from last week and for the start of this week. In last Sunday’s Washington Post, I saw a good question and answer in the Travel Section. The question was about safely flying with a toddler and the answer included this FAA link, which...
by Jillian Gustafson | Sep 11, 2009 | Blog
It is difficult to believe that this marks the eight year anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. It is a day to remember, to reflect and to be reminded of the importance of national security. Our thoughts are with those who were killed and those who survived. ...
by Jillian Gustafson | Sep 8, 2009 | Blog
Thank you to everyone who has given us positive feedback so far on this blogging effort! As Congress is back in session today, now seems a good time to discuss some aviation-related issues that could come up this fall. I use the word “could,” because as...
by Jillian Gustafson | Sep 7, 2009 | Blog
A few things to catch up on. . . The FAA has announced a directive for U.S. airlines to replace pitot tubes in the Airbus 330 and 340 planes (via CNN), which impacts Delta and US Airways. This follows similar action by the European safety officials, in response to...
by Jillian Gustafson | Sep 2, 2009 | Blog
Two FAA safety inspectors were in a helicopter crash yesterday, in Jackson, Mississippi. One died and one remains in critical condition (via WMC-TV). The NTSB is investigating. The NTSB issued new recommendations yesterday, regarding emergency medical helicopter...
