FAA ANNOUNCES UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM TEST SITE PROGRAM
Last week, FAA issued a Notice announcing the process by which the agency will select the test sites for the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site program and requesting public comment on privacy questions raised thereby.
FAA EXTENDS COMMENT DEADLINE ON CONTRACT MAINTENANCE NPRM
FAA PUBLISHES POLICY CLARIFICATION ON CHARITABLE MEDICAL FLIGHTS
FAA ISSUES NPRM PROHIBITING PERSONAL USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON THE FLIGHT DECK
FAA ANNOUNCES SECOND PHASE OF GA AIRPORT STUDY
Earlier this month, the FAA announced that it will begin the second phase if its general aviation (GA) study issued in the spring of 2012, General Aviation Airports: A National Asset The objective of the study is to further define the role of GA airports.
FAA PUBLISHES CORRECTION TO FLIGHTCREW MEMBER DUTY AND REST FINAL RULE
Last week, the FAA published a final rule that corrects the effective date of a final rule correction for flightcrew member duty and rest requirements published on February 6, 2013. The correct effective date of the rule is January 4, 2014.
DOT CLARIFIES NEW GUIDANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTERS
Today, DOT issued a Clarification of its November 2012 Guidance on public charter prospectuses. In addition to providing citations to the authorizing laws, the DOT clarified what information and assurances must be included in public charter prospectus filings and its enforcement policies.
FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON ELT PROPOSED RULES
Last week, the FCC issued a Notice requesting public comment on issues regarding 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). ELTs are radiobeacons that alert search and rescue personnel that an aircraft has crashed and identify the location of the aircraft and any survivors.
FAA PUBLISHES DRAFT OPSPECS FOR COMMENT
FAA has published the following draft Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) paragraphs for review and comment by interested stakeholders. Final changes will affect 14 CFR Part 121, 135, 91K operators.