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Press Release – FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against American Airlines
For Immediate Release August 26, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $24.2 million civil penalty against American Airlines Inc. for failing to correctly follow an Airworthiness Directive involving the maintenance of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft. This civil penalty is the largest ever proposed by the FAA. “We... »
Increased number of security related temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) across the country expected.
Notice Number: NOTC2516 Increased number of security related temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) across the country expected. All pilots and aircraft operators should be aware that there will be an increase in the number of security related temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) across the country. Reviewing NOTAMs prior to each flight is critical to flight safety.... »
We Predict…
…that you should watch this space tomorrow. If the Federal Aviation Administration publishes their safety directive as expected tomorrow, we will publish it here. Expectations are that airlines operating Boeing 737-600s will be the subject of the FAAs upcoming directive, and their Boeing tail sections will required to undergo revamped inspections. »
FAA Announces Category 1 Safety Rating for Nigeria
For Immediate Release August 23, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Nigeria has achieved a Category 1 rating under the FAA’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, which means that Nigeria complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).... »
FAA Creates Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation
For Immediate Release August 18, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, NM, to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation. The center is a partnership of academia, industry, and... »
FAA Proposes $580,000 Civil Penalty Against Hillsboro Aviation
Washington Headquarters Press Release For Immediate Release August 16, 2010 FAA Proposes $580,000 Civil Penalty Against Hillsboro Aviation SEATTLE — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $580,000 civil penalty against Hillsboro Aviation, Inc., of Hillsboro, Ore., for allegedly performing improper repairs, deliberately falsifying maintenance records and operating a helicopter in a reckless... »
FAA Announces $9.2 million in Recovery Act Projects for Atlanta
Washington Headquarters Press Release For Immediate Release August 13, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced more than $9 million in upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will make flights at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport safer, more efficient and more reliable. “These... »
FAAST Blast — August 10, 2010
FAAST Blast — August 10, 2010 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Issues Cessna SAIB and Piper AD On July 30, 2010, FAA issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-10-40R1 regarding a safety concern with water contamination in the fuel systems of Cessna 100-, 200-, and 300- series airplanes. FAA recommends you check... »
FAA Proposes Hazmat Civil Penalties Against 11 Companies
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $91,000 against 11 companies for alleged violations of Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. For further information on the following cases, please contact Arlene Salac or Jim Peters at 718-553-3015. $91,000 against Boston Scientific Corporation of Natick, Mass, for... »
FAA Warns of Design Flaw
The FAA says the rudder system design in the Airbus A300-600 and the Airbus 320 is susceptible to potentially hazardous rudder pedal inputs at higher airspeeds. The system is designed to limit available rudder pedal deflection as airspeed decreases, so at higher speeds, the pedal must be manipulated with greater sensitivity. The plane’s vertical... »
