Summary. The FAA is asking for comments to a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking regarding aviation maintenance technician education. In 2015, the FAA proposed changes to its Aviation Maintenance Technical School (AMTS) regulations, but did not finalize the rules at that time. Comments to the 2015 rulemaking convinced the FAA to evaluate, expand, and re-issue its proposal.
FAA CLARIFIES REQUIREMENTS OF PART 135 DIRECT EMPLOYEES REGARDING OPERATIONAL CONTROL
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In a rulemaking that takes effect immediately, lithium batteries are not permitted as cargo on passenger aircraft. Additionally, lithium batteries may not be shipped at more than a 30% charge when aboard cargo-only aircraft, and alternative provisions for carriage of small lithium batteries are limited to one package per consignment.
The working group tasked by the FAA through the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) to review and reconcile FAA repair station regulations and guidance convened for its first meeting in December 2018.
FAA FACT BOOK FOR 2018 IS PUBLISHED
The FAA recently released its updated Fact Book for 2018. The Fact Book is a comprehensive source of data about the FAA, airports, pilots, and operations. The 2018 Fact Book provides a comprehensive resource of data for aircraft, operations, airports, as well as on the agency budget, personnel, and resources. Points of contact for various FAA divisions and regions are also provided.
FAA MANAGEMENT OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTRY IS AUDITED.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated an audit of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) management of the Civil Aviation Registry in February 2018.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) ISSUES “DOORS-OFF” AND “OPEN-DOOR” EMERGENCY PROHIBITION ORDER
On March 22, 2018, DOT issued an Emergency Prohibition Order which became effective immediately.
FAA AND CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (CAAS) SIGN BILATERAL AVIATION SAFETY AGREEMENT.
On February 16, 2018, officials with the FAA and CAAS announced the signing of a revised Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement that will enhance the countries’ long-standing cooperation in airworthiness.
DERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) RELEASES AEROSPACE FORECAST
On March 16, 2018, the FAA released its aerospace forecast which forecasts that air travel in the U.S. is strong and will most likely continue between 2018 and 2038.