In many of our aviation accident cases, one of the first tasks for investigation is reviewing the report from the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”). The “preliminary” report is generally available within a few...more
FAA and FARS -
On April 29, 2020, the FAA announced Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the COVID-19 situation in a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). The official publication was issued on May 4,...more
No. 1 Certain relief in the SFAR only applies to certain operations. The areas of relief including Relief from Certain Training, Recency, Testing, and Checking Requirements are only applicable as follows...more
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The FAA has issued two new Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFO) this last week. One was specifically on health guidance for Air Carriers and Crews and replaces the prior SAFO 20003. Importantly, the FAA and...more
FAA and FARs -
Importantly, the FAA has confirmed to aviation industry professional organizations that it is not considering closing domestic airspace. While the Coronavirus required temporary shut downs of ATC facilities,...more
What in the world is a “force majeure”?
The phrase “force majeure” has gotten more attention in recent weeks than it had for many years, if ever. Force majeure literally means “superior force.” Force majeure clauses appear...more
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Has the FAA issued any rulings or orders regarding COVID-19 with which we need to comply in the aviation industry?
The FAA has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO), but no other directive or order...more
In the case of William Cox, personal representative for the estate of Robin Fleming, vs. Duke Energy, et. al. the Fourth Circuit recently addressed a glider pilot’s arrest for flying too close to a nuclear power plant, the...more
So, you have won the bid and you sent your workers to the job site when all of a sudden you get a call from your foreman, who says, “This situation out here looks a lot different than what we expected…” What should you do...more
In light of the fact that the NC Senate is preparing to vote on a recently-passed House bill, it is appropriate to revisit one topic that may be addressed by the Senate in the coming days. The House passed Senate Bill 112...more