Aviation & Regulatory Updates Archive

FAA PUBLISHES STUDY ON THE USE OF CELL PHINES ON PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

Today, the FAA published a study on the impact of the use of cell phones for voice communications in an aircraft during a flight in scheduled passenger air transportation.  FAA recognized the industry needed assistance in determining if cell phone and other transmitting portable electronic devices (PEDs) would interfere with the aircraft communication, navigation, and other electrical and electronic systems.

DOT FINES AEROFLOT FOR VIOLATION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) fined Aeroflot for violating the expanded airline consumer protection rules.  According to DOT, Aeroflot violated rules related to full-fare advertising and rules requiring airlines to include a commitment in customer service plans allowing consumers to either hold or cancel reservations at the quoted fare without penalty for twenty-four (24) hours after booking.

DOT EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD ON AIR CARRIER ANIMAL INCIDENT REPORTING NPRM

Today, the Department of Transportation (DOT) extended the comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the reporting of incidents involving animals during air transport.  

DOT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AVIATION CONSUMER PROTECTION THIRD MEETING

The Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection will meet on October 2, 2012 at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC.  The agenda consists of discussion by committee members of recommendations for proposed initiatives to be presented to the Secretary of Transportation.

TSA AVIATION SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) will meet on September 18, 2012, to discuss sub-committee recommendations.  The meeting will be held at the TSA Systems Integration Facility, located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).  

FAA SEEKS COMMENT ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES GUIDANCE

FAA DETAILS PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN SEEKING AIR TRAFFIC DATA FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS 

FAA EXTENDS COMMENT DEADLINE ON PROPOSED POLICY REGARDING THROUGH-THE-FENCE AGREEMENTS

FAA PUBLISHES GUIDANCE ON PILOT’S BILL OF RIGHTS 

Earlier this month, FAA published guidance on written notification – required under the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (PBR), which became effective Aug. 3, 2012 – to be provided to individuals subject to an investigation related to the approval, denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of an airman certificate.

FAA REVIEWS NEXTGEN TRANSITION TO PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION 

Today, the FAA responded to public comment received regarding the transition from Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Ranges (VOR) and other legacy navigation aids (NAVAIDS) to Area Navigation (RNAV) based airspace and procedures.