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The FAA Reauthorization . . . “It’s Not Soup Yet, But Closer!”

The FAA Reauthorization passed another major hurdle May 9th, and the prospects of final approval by the end of next week look good. The full Senate voted 88-4 to approve the “bicameral, bipartisan” compromise bill worked out...more

“Extra . . . Extra . . . Read all about it . . . Still no Reauthorization!”

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised this week to begin consideration of the FAA Reauthorization bill. The legislation, known as the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), would...more

“It’s Only 773 Pages” . . . . House T&I Subcommittee Releases its Version of FAA Reauthorization

The FAA Reauthorization Act is starting to take shape, with welcome news coming out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee. According to a press release, they have produced a bipartisan bill that...more

“NOTAM to Congress . . . Give the FAA the Money it Needs!!”

Will the FAA’s NOTAM system disaster turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the Agency? If the FAA plays its cards right, the answer will be, “Yes.” On January 11, 2023, the FAA was forced to take the unprecedented step...more

DOT To FAA . . . Up Your Game on Drone Detection!

Counter-drone technology is being developed and deployed by governmental agencies at an increasing rate. In light of this, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and its Subcommittee on Aviation requested...more

DOT Issues New Tarmac Delay Rules . . . ”It Pays To Be On Time!”

As we originally reported back in 2019, the FAA has been working on a new set of rules defining an air carrier’s responsibilities to its passengers in the event of a tarmac delay. That process has finally ended, with the...more

“Goodbye My Little Pony!” – DOT Issues New Service Animal Rules

At long last, the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has brought clarity to the use of emotional support and service animals on airplanes. As many of you will remember, the DOT proposed a sweeping set of regulations on this...more

FAA Weighs In On Aviation Insurance

Virtually all Americans know that the FAA regulates air carrier safety in the United States. However, most Americans are unaware that the Department of Transportation also maintains oversight of air carrier operations through...more

Getting Back To Flying: A COVID19 Resource Directory

The aviation industry, like the rest of America, is gearing up for the reopening of America for business. As we do so, it is important to keep on top of the latest recommended “best practices” necessary to keep the COVID-19...more

DOT Says “COVID Or No COVID . . . No More Time To Comment!”

On February 5, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) opened the public comment period for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Regarding Traveling by Air with Service Animals. That comment period officially closed...more

DOT Speaks . . . . Service Animals v. Emotional Support Animals v. Pets

One of the most controversial developments in air travel is the proliferation of service and support animals. While history proves that dogs can perform extremely valuable services to disabled people, the value of support...more

“We’re Going To Have A Slight Delay . . . . “ DOT Proposes New Tarmac Rules

On April 25, 2011, in response to a number of high profile incidents, the DOT published the “Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections” rule to put hard limits on what constitutes an acceptable tarmac delay for a loaded...more

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