‘The Daily Show’ Explains Why Congress Worked Together To End FAA Furloughs
Typically, it takes months for Congress to come to any sort of meaningful bipartisan decision. Last week, however, Congress managed to fix the FAA furloughs in a matter of days. Why? ‘The Daily Show’...
View ArticleThe Long Term Effects of The “Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013″
When the federal government enacted its sequestration plan, it hit the Federal Aviation Administration in several ways; The closing of many contracted control towers, as well as the furloughing of air...
View ArticleFAA to Allow Use of Personal Electronic Devices Below 10,000 Feet
A working committee from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday officially recommended allowing the use of personal electronic devices onboard aircraft below 10,000 feet. Some airlines...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: NTSB Briefing on Asiana 214
The San Francisco crash of Asiana 214 during perfect VMC conditions (but with the ILS out of service) has prompted many questions. The answers have prompted many more questions about why the Boeing 777...
View ArticleLaser Attacks on Aircraft a Rapidly Growing Concern
Laser attacks on aircraft are on the rise. To combat this problem, the FAA and FBI have taken strong steps to find and prosecute those guilty of pointing lasers at aircraft.
View ArticleBREAKING: Boeing 787-9 Earns FAA, EASA Certification
Boeing’s newest offering in the 787 family received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
View ArticleAugust 3rd in Aviation History: America’s Air Traffic Controllers Strike
Today we look back at the 1981 Air Traffic Controllers Strike and mourn the worst accident ever involving a Boeing 707.
View ArticleLosing an Engine on Takeoff: Abort It or Floor It?
Engine failure on takeoff. Yikes! David Williams teaches us how pilots deal with the frightening prospect and the training that goes into making sure everyone comes out alive.
View ArticleFAA Proposes Rules For Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System Operations
At a press conference on Sunday, the FAA announced the long-awaited proposed rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Here's what drone operators can expect.
View ArticleAnatomy of a Story: Why the ‘Airliner Hacking’ Claim is Bull
A recent claim in a Wired article has people fearing that control of their airliners can be taken over by a hacker. We explain why this is utterly ridiculous.
View ArticleThe Name Alone of FAA’s New “Pilot Fitness Aviation Rulemaking Committee”...
The murder-suicide by the pilot of Germanwings 9525 has raised questions on how to address the mental and emotional health of pilots.
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No Punishment for Harrison Ford: A Positive Sign for Aviation Safety Culture
In February, actor Harrison Ford made headlines when he accidentally landed on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. Many were surprised after an announcement from his attorney on Monday...
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OPINION: The Investigator Most Qualified
The opinions expressed here are those of the writer and not those of NYCAviation In recent months, there has been a wave of fresh speculation into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the...
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The FAA and President Trump’s Order on Regulations
President Donald Trump, upholding a campaign promise to eliminate two federal regulations for every new one enacted, has signed an Executive Order that requires U.S. agencies and departments to move in...
View ArticleOPINION: The Issues Behind Air Traffic Control Reform
First proposed by a Presidential Commission in 1987, an initiative to privatize the air traffic function of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is once again gaining traction in Washington. The...
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OPINION: Privatization Is Not The Answer For Our ATC System
Over the past four years, I worked alongside the Federal Aviation Administration’s Eastern Region NextGen, ATO (air traffic control) and Airports divisions providing technical input by reviewing...
View ArticleUAS in the USA: A History of Drone Regulations
Recently, a drone operator near London’s Gatwick airport caused chaos by flying in the vicinity of airline traffic. The result was a 32-hour suspension of flights with diversions for airplanes already...
View ArticleHow Existing Funding Could Keep The FAA Open In A Future Shutdown
The United States is entering the third week of a partial government shutdown, and there is no end in sight. One of the departments affected is the Department of Transportation under which the Federal...
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The Legal Responsibility of Passengers During an Airplane Evacuation
The importance of evacuating an airplane after an accident cannot be overstressed. Except when depleted of fuel, aircraft have a strong propensity to burn after impact. Once the aircraft starts...
View ArticleFor Disruptive Passengers, The Cost Can Be Sky High
For many years now, there have been occasional reports of disruptive passengers on flights. These disruptions often lead to a flight being diverted and a passenger or two removed from the aircraft. The...
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