“The NTSB is critical to our safety ecosystem, investigating incidents within our national transportation system and making recommendations to make it safer. Todd Inman brings deep experience with the Department of Transportation and the State of Florida to the NTSB Board, and CAA looks forward to working with Mr. Inman to advance aviation safety and… [Read More]
Safety
Cargo Airline Association Names Jennifer Thibodeau as Managing Director, Safety and Regulatory Policy
The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) today named Jennifer Thibodeau as Managing Director, Safety and Regulatory Policy. Ms. Thibodeau will join CAA in February from the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation where she served as Senior Attorney and worked on major international transportation issues for over twenty years. In her… [Read More]
CAA Statement: Confirmation of Michael Whitaker to Lead the Federal Aviation Administration
DOT Amends Drug and Alcohol Testing Protocols
The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to amend their drug and alcohol testing protocols for transportation workers by adding an option for oral fluid testing for drugs as an alternative to the current urine sample testing. CAA supports the proposal and submits formal comments in the docket.
FAA to Collect Data on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks to voluntarily collect information in connection with the FAA’s COVID–19 Vaccine Air Transport Team’s work with air carriers, and other aviation stakeholders to aid in the safe, expeditious, and efficient transport of COVID–19 vaccines.
FAA Proposes to Expand SMS Data Protection and CAA Comments
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to extend data protections under Part 193 to SMS-related data, information and reports submitted voluntarily by any certificate holder. CAA responds with comments to the docket.
Pilots Records Database (PRD)
CAA strongly supports the establishment and maintenance of a Pilots Records Database and commented that an enhanced electronic system would improve safety by providing more complete information in the hiring process.