The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the final rule for the establishment of a new electronic pilot records database (PRD) on May 25, 2021, with the goal of providing transparency on pilot ...

The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 contained a section titled “Report on Illegal Charter Flights,” which contained several requirements intended to help identify and combat such activities. The ...

The FAA has been trying to streamline drone processes: Low-altitude authorization and notification capability speeds up airspace applications. May’s updated guidance removes exceptions for hobby ...

As noted in Part 1 of this series, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules govern the ownership, operation and use of private aircraft. Most private aircraft are operated under Part 91 or Part 135 ...

Beyond traditional airlines, pilots have diverse career options governed primarily by FAA Part 91 (non-commercial general aviation, private pilots for hire, flight instructors) and Part 135 ...

In aviation, we train to obtain knowledge and skills for initial qualification and certification as pilots and flight instructors, maintenance techs, flight dispatchers and flight engineers (if there ...

In aviation, particularly in part 121, there are SOPs for pretty much everyone involved, including the ramp crew, fueler, dispatcher, gate agents, flight attendants, and of course the pilots.

ABSG indicates nearly 60 percent of reporting facilities experienced either a decrease or no change in avgas purchases.

NTSB addresses exceptions, exemptions, and perceived safety loopholes and shortcomings in passenger revenue Part 91 operations. The flight path of the B-17 that crashed in October 2019 in Windsor ...

NBAA, GAMA Hope To Streamline Part 91 LOA Process NBAA, GAMA and FAA working group has formally proposed ways to streamline FAA's letters of authorization process for Part 91 operators.