The Business of Airline Repairs NPR News is running a wonderfully informative special series this week on the outsourcing of airplane maintenance. With the U.S. airline industry struggling financially in the post-9/11/01 world, this has been a trend for some time. ...
Given the short period of time I've been at this, I need to find a way to better balance this responsibility when the rest of my life gets busy! I apologize for the time away, I'm trying to get back to it! I'll cover the last few weeks in another post soon. But...
I haven't done a news summary in over a week, since I was out of town and internet-disabled for several of those days! Since there is a lot to mention, I am going to really limit it to the last few days. . . Accidents Sadly, last Sunday, four people were killed in a...
This morning, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation is holding a hearing. More information on the FAA's "call to action" on airline safety and pilot training can be found on the committee website. The website also has a...
Oversight is the topic of the day. There are many articles out there, but here is a brief view of the topics. USA Today ran a cover story yesterday on the weak federal oversight of the charter flight industry in recent years. Crash numbers in the story reflect a...
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 is...
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. ...
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 Robert Reich...
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...
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...
