Newark: New Takeoff Pattern Leads to Confusion, Incidents
by Judd WileyMay 12th, 2008, 10:48 am
The NY Post reports: A new takeoff pattern aimed at easing congestion at Newark Airport has confused pilots and led to incidents in which planes turned in the wrong direction. Three of the incidents occurred in the last nine days, said Ray ... more
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Too Much Pork: FAA Bill Dies Gristly Death
by Judd WileyMay 7th, 2008, 10:15 am
A giant, steaming tar baby of an aviation-funding bill, backed by the Democrats, was successfully and rightfully squashed yesterday afternoon by Senate Republicans. The original purpose of the bill was to overhaul the Federal Aviation Administration, improve airline safety, and modernize ... more
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FAA Covers Up Controller Mistakes, Falsely Blames Pilots
by Judd WileyMay 3rd, 2008, 3:16 pm
Mark my words: American citizens will die because of the stupidity of the Federal Aviation Administration. A report by the Transportation Department's inspector general, expected later this month, will detail how FAA managers at Dallas-Fort Worth intentionally covered up mistakes by ... more
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Near-Collisions at JFK and Newark
by Judd WileyApril 21st, 2008, 2:36 pm
Since October 1, four near-collisions have occurred at Newark airport, and two at nearby JFK. The New York Post gives the following examples. On December 6, a Boeing 737 that was landing at Newark narrowly missed hitting a commuter jet that ... more
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