FAA Releases Roadmap for Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into Domestic Airspace

Posted on Nov 11th, 2013

On November 7, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its first annual Roadmap outlining the FAA’s approach to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into national airspace system (NAS). The Roadmap contains current and projected future policies, regulations, technologie…

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FAA Allows Airlines to Expand Passenger Use of Personal Electronics

Posted on Nov 4th, 2013

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had determined that airlines can expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight.   Depending on each airline’s decision as to when and how to apply the new allowance, passengers may be able to read e-books, play games…

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TWG Helps Ukraine Achieve IASA Category 1

Posted on Oct 1st, 2013

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on September 20, 2013 that Ukraine has achieved compliance with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), based on the results of a July FAA review of Ukraine’s …

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PHMSA Proposes Rule to Penalize Persons Who Fail to Pay A Civil Penalty or Abide by Payment Agreement

Posted on Sep 24th, 2013

On September 24, 2013, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued aNotice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the hazardous materials procedural. Specifically, the proposed action would prohibit a person from performing activities regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regu…

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FAA issues Guidance on Civil Aviation Authority International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Technical Assistance - TWG Meets All Recommended Criteria for IASA Consultants

Posted on Sep 13th, 2013

In an Advisory Circular issued on August 16, 2013 (AC-129-5), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offered information to foreign civil aviation authorities (CAAs) about the provision of technical assistance related to compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards …

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FAA Issues New Requirements for First Officers

Posted on Jul 30th, 2013

In a final rule issued on July 15, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new requirements for first officers on domestic, flag and supplemental flights. Citing a Congressional mandate in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, FAA officials…

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