NATCA says the FAA is deliberately slowing the pace of contract negotiations, being “disruptive and counterproductive…”
The FAA is testing new wind shear-detection technology at Las Vegas airport…
Federal prosecutors have sued American Airlines for $1 million, alleging the airline failed to investigate a fuel leak detected by an FAA inspector on a flight in 2003…
Chelton Flight Systems will provide glass-cockpit systems for Bell Helicopter’s 407 light single-engine helicopter…
The Flight 93 Memorial Project has chosen a design for a permanent memorial at the site of the crash…
Sino Swearingen has wrapped another flight-test phase for its SJ30 light jet and hopes for FAA certification this year.
On The Fly…
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is facing criticism from NATCA for deliberately slowing contract negotiations and is also involved in a federal lawsuit against American Airlines regarding an uninvestigated fuel leak.
- Technological advancements in aviation include the FAA testing new wind shear detection systems and Sino Swearingen progressing towards FAA certification for its SJ30 light jet.
- Other key developments include Chelton Flight Systems providing glass-cockpit systems for Bell helicopters and a design being chosen for the Flight 93 Memorial.
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