Aviation is extremely complex from both a regulatory and operational perspective and it is constantly changing. Interpretations of the regulations change as do the regulations themselves. Alan Armstrong follows changes in the aviation regulations and writes about them in Flightwatch, a blog/newsletter. He also provides commentary and analysis in the wake of aviation accidents and incidents.
WHEN AN AIRPORT SPONSOR ASSUMES THE FUNCTION OF PROTECTING THE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT OF A STARTUP FBO, IT RUNS THE RISK OF VIOLATING FAA SPONSOR GRANT ASSURANCE 22(c)
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF STATUTORY AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS THAT FORBID ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION AT PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS When an airport operator receives financial assistance from the United States Government to create or render improvements to a public use...
ON OCCASION, THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD ADMINISTERS JUSTICE
By: Alan Armstrong INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW It is no secret that many aviation practitioners do not hold the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB” or “Board”) in high esteem in terms of administering justice in aviation enforcement proceedings. The ability of...
Why The County Finally Gave Up Its 20 Years Fight to Ban Jets at Lantana Airport
The skies and runways are now open again for jets at Lantana Airport. Read more about our successful case online on YAHOO NEWS or you can download the PDF below.
Petition for Review of a Decision of the Federal Aviation Administration
The United States Court of Appeals, on Friday, November 18, 2022, affirmed the decision of the Federal Aviation Administration, that the ban on jet aircraft landing at Lantana Airport in Palm Beach County was a violation of FAA Sponsor Grant Assurance No.22 which...
RETURNING TO PENNSYLVANIA – THE LANCASTER AIRSHOW IN SEPTEMBER 2022
THIS WILL BE EASY Yes, the words “this will be easy,” echoed in my brain as the word came that I would be flying to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in September 2022. After all, I had just performed in the Reading Airshow in June 2022, and Lancaster is only about...
A THIRTEEN DAY EXCURSION ON THE AIRSHOW CIRCUIT – READING, PA AND GREENWOOD LAKE, NJ
An Airshow Pilot’s Vacation I had two airshow appearances back-to-back. The first airshow appearance was in Reading, Pennsylvania from June 3 – 5, 2022, and the second airshow appearance was at Greenwood Lake, New Jersey from June 10 – 12, 2022. I made the decision to...
Pham Petition for Rehearing
On May 10, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rendered a decision in Pham v. NTSB and FAA, Case Nos. 21-1062 and 21-1083. The Court found the NTSB did not display sufficient deference to the FAA in imposing sanction. On May 20, 2022, Pham filed a Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc arguing the effect of the Court’s decision was to undermine the Pilot’s Bill of Rights. Congress, in passing the Pilots Bill of Rights, removed language from 49 USC Sec. 44709(d)(3) saying the NTSB was bound by the FAA’s policy guidance with respect to sanction.
The 2022 Wings Over Colombus Airshow
The 2022 Wings Over Columbus Airshow was an event both ambitious in scope and excellent in execution. Not only were the performers of top caliber, but the airshow provided a vast array of aircraft on static display that were truly remarkable including a DC-3 manufactured in 1937, that in years past was operated by American Airlines and carried the moniker “Flagship Detroit.”
Argument Before the 11th Circuit US Court of Appeals
The case involves the jet ban at Lantana Airport which has been stricken as unlawful by the FAA on three occasions. Arguing a case before an appellate court requires a great deal of preparation.
Delta Requests Department of Justice To Establish a National ‘No Fly List’ For Unruly Passengers
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines dispatched a letter seeking cooperation from the US Department of Justice in establishing a National No Fly List.