COMMERCIAL AVIATION: INFORMATION ON AIRLINE FEES FOR OPTIONAL SERVICES
On September 20, 2017, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released aviation research on airlines’ disclosure of information about optional service fees on their websites.
TSA NEEDS TO EVALUATE COST AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SECURITY COUNTERMEASURES
On September 11, 2017, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released aviation research pertaining to Transportation Security Administration security countermeasures in light of threats to aviation.
Background. GAO conducted this research to assess the effectiveness of the aviation security program considering that the TSA has spent billions on aviation security programs since September 11, 2001.
REALIGNMENT OF THE FAA’S FLIGHT STANDARD SERVICE
On August 20, 2017, Flight Standards transitioned its structure from the geography-based regional structure to a functional structure which aligns Flight Standards in four areas: Air Carrier Safety Assurance, General Aviation Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, and Foundational Business. The legacy regional structure no longer exists in Flight Standards.
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION EXPANDS GLOBAL ENTRY ELIGIBILITY TO CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE, AND SWITZERLAND.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD (TRB) RELEASES RESEARCH ON FUNDING AVIATION BUSINESSES
FAA ISSUES NOTICE ON USE OF AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST (ADS-B) OUT IN SUPPORT OF REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION MINIMUM (RVSM) OPERATIONS
On August 7, 2017, the FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Use of ADS-B Out in Support of RVSM Operations. All comments must be received on or before September 6, 2017.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Shelley Ewalt.
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Updated List of Tariff Filing Exemptions for Country Pair Markets
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently announced that on August 3, 2015 it will convene a meeting of a multistakeholder process concerning privacy, transparency, and accountability issues regarding commercial and private use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Additional meetings will be held on September 24, 2015; October 21, 2015; and November 20, 2015.