Budget cuts have left many Canadian aviation experts worried about the possibility of a future accident. Canada has one of the best aviation safety rankings in the world, and Air Canada is widely considered one of the safest airlines to fly. However, a recent survey of aviation inspectors for Transport Canada reveals that budget cuts […]
Aviation Accident Lawyer – Is Hang Gliding Safe?
In the U.S. there have been tragic accidents involving hang gliding companies and pilots that lacked proper certification But just how safe is hang gliding as an activity? More importantly, is the industry subject to government regulations that enforce minimum requirements for equipment, instructor certification, and safety? The answer might surprise you. If you have […]
Aviation Lawyer Says – FAA Fines Amazon for Shipping Hazardous Materials by Air
Recently, the FAA cracked down on retail giant Amazon for flying hazardous materials in violation of federal safety rules When most people think about aviation and airline travel, they automatically think of passenger airlines. However, cargo flights are in the sky just as often as airplanes that carry people, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
Aviation Accident Lawyer, Jonathan C. Reiter – FAA Declines to Tighten Hot Air Balloon Regulations
The FAA has announced it will not adopt any new regulatory measure for the hot air balloon industry—at least not right now. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will take no immediate regulatory action after a hot air balloon crash in Texas killed 16 people on July 30, 2016. If you have been […]
Airline Accident Lawyer – Disney Gets Federal Approval to Fly Drones
The FAA granted permission for the drones through 2020, however, the agency reserves the right to revoke permission at any time during this four-year period. Aviation accidents are complicated cases that typically involve both state and federal law says New York Aviation Accident Lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter If you plan on visiting Disney World or […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses NTSB Report on Alaska Airplane Crash
Alaska is known for having some of the most hazardous flying conditions in the country. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a new report giving more insight into what caused the 2015 crash of a sightseeing plane near Ketchikan, Alaska. According to the story covering the report’s release, the plane crashed into a […]
