Monthly Archives: February 2016

Arizona Sens McCain and Flake Introduce Bill Establishing an Airspace Management Advisory Committee

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

Last Thursday, February 25, 2016, Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake introduced a bill (S.2585) that would establish an Airspace Management Advisory Committee. This Committee would review and provide comments on proposals that would change “regulations, policies, or guidance … Continue reading →

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Open Letter Regarding the Need for Enforceable Aviation Noise Standards in AIRR

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

February 23, 2016 Open Letter to: Members of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus Re:      The Need for Enforceable Noise Standards to be Included in the … Continue reading →

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Enforceable Aviation Noise Standards Are Needed in the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

Recognizing that aviation noise is a public health issue that can no longer be ignored, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (AIRR) contains several provisions that seem to address the problem of aviation noise. Section 614, for … Continue reading →

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Drones Figure Prominently in New FAA Reauthorization Bill

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Steven M. Taber

The newly announced H.R. 4441, the “Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthroization Act of 2016” (#AIRR) contained a lengthy section relating to “unmanned aircraft systems,” or drones, as most people know them.  Most of the legislation concerned codifying existing law.  That … Continue reading →

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