It’s the stuff of science fiction: walk out to your airplane, strap in, and, instead of a control wheel and assortment of dials and levers, you are presented with a slender device resembling an iPad. Touch “takeoff” on the...more
3/12/2024
/ Aircraft ,
Automation Systems ,
Aviation Industry ,
Certification Requirements ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Flight Crews ,
New Regulations ,
Pilots ,
Safety Standards ,
Technology Sector ,
Transportation Industry
The FAA has historically delegated limited authority to various private persons and entities to perform specific tasks that typically would be performed by FAA personnel. The delegation is authorized by statute and allows the...more
The apron of a commercial airport is a fast paced, dynamic environment that can be a challenging place to work. In the controlled chaos of an aircraft departure or arrival, injuries to ground crew can happen in the blink of...more
2/8/2024
/ Aerospace ,
Airports ,
Aviation Industry ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Jurisdiction ,
OSHA ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Transportation Industry ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety