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The Pre-Flight Brief

Devoted to aviation law, safety and security.

December 1, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at December 1, 2009

Equity Will Not Save An Airman From Dismissal Of A Late-Filed Appeal

November 18, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 18, 2009

DOT Inspector General Posts Redacted Version Of Report On Aircraft Repair Station Security

November 18, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 18, 2009

TSA Publishes Proposed Aircraft Repair Station Security Rule

November 16, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 16, 2009

DOT Increases Montreal Convention Liability Limits

November 11, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 11, 2009

FAA Releases Portable Electronic Device Fact Sheet

November 10, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 10, 2009

How Not To Conduct A Demonstration Flight Under FAR 91.501(b)

November 9, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 9, 2009

NTSB Affirms Suspension Of Mechanic’s Certificate For Improper Repairs

November 6, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 6, 2009

DOT OIG Concludes That FAA Still Needs To Take Measures To Secure ATC System Security

November 3, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 3, 2009

FAA Issues New DUI/DWI Policy

November 2, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at November 2, 2009

GAO Issues Report On Safety Effects Of Modifying the Age Standard For Commercial Pilots

October 29, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 29, 2009

NTSB Affirms ALJ’s Credibility Determinations Following Remand From 9th Circuit Court OF Appeals

October 27, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 27, 2009

11th Circuit Affirms Use Of Forum Non Conveniens In Montreal Convention Case

October 23, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 23, 2009

Estate Of Arkansas Employee Killed In Aircraft Accident Allowed To Sue Pilot/Fellow Employee

October 22, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 22, 2009

FAA Issues Policy Statement On Noise Standard For Civil Supersonic Aircraft

October 22, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 22, 2009

Northwest Airlines Flight Overflies MSP: Asleep At The Stick?

October 20, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 20, 2009

FAA Publishes Correction To Final Rule On Pilot, Flight Instructor, And Pilot School Certification

October 20, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 20, 2009

DOT OIG Announces Audit Of Commercial Aviation Accidents, Pilot Experience, And Pilot Compensation

October 16, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 16, 2009

DOT Publishes Guidance Regarding Passenger Reimbursement For Lost, Damaged Or Delayed Baggage

October 15, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 15, 2009

Aircraft Logbook Entry Creates Question Of Fact Regarding Replacement Part Under GARA

October 9, 2009

Published by Greg Reigel at October 9, 2009

FAA Issues Revised Policy On “Fifty One Percent Rule”

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