Scott Kirby’s Post

Scott - again, conveniently, you do not mention #accessibility although The FAA Reauthorization Act includes several sections on accessibility, including establishing #wheelchair spot seating systems on #aircraft The sad thing is that United (and other #airlines) has not under its own volition improved accessibility but is going to be forced to do so through legislation. United recently ordered a fleet of replacement aircraft and did not ask for accessibility improvements. Following are excerpts from a media release on the Act from non-profit ‘All Wheels Up” which has been lobbying for aircraft accessibility for many years, and has taken on the responsibility for testing safety aspects of wheelchair spot seating system restraints. These outline the aspects on the Act’s accessibility clauses which Scott did not mention: * “ Expansion of the Advanced Materials Center of Excellence. This subsection expands the Center’s responsibilities to conduct “#researchanddevelopment into aircraft structure crash worthiness and passenger safety, as well as address safe and accessible #airtravel of individuals with a disability, including materials required to facilitate safe wheelchair restraint systems on commercial aircraft.” * A “roadmap” on the feasibility of in-cabin wheelchair restraint systems and a study on #economic and financial feasibility of wheelchair spots on airplanes. The Secretary of #Transportation is mandated to produce a “strategic roadmap,” or plan, in exactly one year that shows how a wheelchair restraint system could be safely employed in a commercial airplane cabin. If implementation of a wheelchair restraint system is deemed doable, the Secretary of Transportation is required to oversee a study on the economic and financial feasibility of #aircarriers to implement wheelchair spots on airplanes. The study would consider cost, demand, operations, and other implementation factors. * Training standards for #airline personnel and contractors who assist wheelchair users. The federal government will now mandate that any airline employee or contractor operating in the United States who assists wheelchair users must complete training. While the specifics of the training are yet to be determined, the training will need to instruct employees on wheelchair and seat transfers and “how to take instruction from the passenger.” Encourage airline manufacturers to make accessibility a priority without being forced to do so at https://chng.it/XLVWt2Ls5y #aviation #AccessiblityMatters #AccessibleTravel #Wheelchairs #Disability #Travel #Airplane #Wheelchairs #Transportation #AccessibleTourism #AllWheelsUp #RightsOnFlights #tourism

In response to the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next Federal Aviation Administration Administrator, National Air Carrier Association President and CEO George Novak issued the following statement: NACA commends the White House for nominating Michael Whitaker to be the next Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. As a former commercial airline pilot and deputy administrator of the FAA, Mr. Whitaker is extremely well-positioned to provide the leadership the agency needs to address several long-standing challenges facing the airline industry.    Modernizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, ensuring robust air traffic controller staffing levels – particularly in Florida, to reduce congestion and delays – and addressing recent safety issues, including a rise in runway incursions, are all critical issues needing immediate attention. We look forward to working collaboratively with Mr. Whitaker, DOT leadership, and other aviation stakeholders to ensure that we continue to have the safest, most efficient ATC system in the world. #aviation #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #airtransport #airtravel #airtrafficmanagement #efficiency #collaboration https://lnkd.in/d6irjSnP

The Federal Aviation Administration employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers in the United States. Each day, some fraction of these people manage an average of 45,000 flights. This means safely and efficiently coordinating take-offs, approaches, and landings at busy airports. They continuously monitor rapidly changing situations that have loads of moving parts. ##ProgressIsKey ##ProgressIsLife ##ProgressIsSuccess ##ProgressMindset ##ProgressNotPerfect ##ProgressNotPerfection ##ProgressNotProcrastination ##ProgressNotStress ##ProgressOverPerfection

The Federal Aviation Administration employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers in the United States. Each day, some fraction of these people manage an average of 45,000 flights. This means safely and efficiently coordinating take-offs, approaches, and landings at busy airports. They continuously monitor rapidly changing situations that have loads of moving parts. ##ProgressIsKey ##ProgressIsLife ##ProgressIsSuccess ##ProgressMindset ##ProgressNotPerfect ##ProgressNotPerfection ##ProgressNotProcrastination ##ProgressNotStress ##ProgressOverPerfection

In response to the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the next Federal Aviation Administration Administrator, National Air Carrier Association President and CEO George Novak issued the following statement: NACA commends the White House for nominating Michael Whitaker to be the next Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. As a former commercial airline pilot and deputy administrator of the FAA, Mr. Whitaker is extremely well-positioned to provide the leadership the agency needs to address several long-standing challenges facing the airline industry.    Modernizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system, ensuring robust air traffic controller staffing levels – particularly in Florida, to reduce congestion and delays – and addressing recent safety issues, including a rise in runway incursions, are all critical issues needing immediate attention. We look forward to working collaboratively with Mr. Whitaker, DOT leadership, and other aviation stakeholders to ensure that we continue to have the safest, most efficient ATC system in the world. #aviation #aviationsafety #airtrafficcontrol #airtransport #airtravel #airtrafficmanagement #efficiency #collaboration https://lnkd.in/dkcW88fV

DGCA Takes A U-Turn On New Pilot Duty Norms The aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has put the new pilot duty norms in abeyance. Airlines have been given indefinite time to put a scheme in place that would comply with the provisions of the revised rest rules. Currently, the pilots will have to continue to follow the old 2019 norms. #dgca #aviation #jyotiradityascindia #flight

The Federal Aviation Administration employs more than 14,000 air traffic controllers in the United States. Each day, some fraction of these people manage an average of 45,000 flights. This means safely and efficiently coordinating take-offs, approaches, and landings at busy airports. They continuously monitor rapidly changing situations that have loads of moving parts. #ProgressIsKey #ProgressIsLife #ProgressIsSuccess #ProgressMindset ##ProgressNotPerfect #ProgressNotPerfection #ProgressNotProcrastination ##ProgressNotStress ##ProgressOverPerfection

As special interests in Washington continue their campaign of misinformation about pilot supply, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its latest pilot-production data showing that the United States is outperforming last year’s record-breaking year with 10,091 new airline pilots certificated in the past 12 months. More than 1,200 new pilots were produced in August alone of this year, the largest monthly number ever. Overall, there are 6,500 more pilots today compared to before the pandemic according to data from the Department of Transportation and airline filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read the full release: https://bit.ly/3Rr2Uiu