Aviation medical examiners will receive additional training to allow them to spot possible signs of mental stress in pilots The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it is undertaking efforts to urge pilots to seek help for mental health issues. The announcement came about one year after the tragic Germanwings plane crash that claimed 150 […]
Why Does the U.S. Have an Airline Pilot Shortage?
To complicate matters, the pilot shortage is poised to get worse, not better According to multiple reports, the U.S. airline industry is facing a looming problem: a shortage of pilots. The problem has been on the horizon for several years, but it received additional attention in 2009, when a regional airline flight crashed into a […]
JetBlue Pilot Accused of Flying While Under the Influence Facing Federal Charges
A JetBlue pilot who was arrested after being accused of piloting two flights while under the influence of alcohol now faces federal charges. Media reports say a complaint recently filed in the Eastern District of New York says the pilot was selected for random alcohol testing in April of last year, and blew a 0.111 […]
Airlines Attempt to Blame Congress for Air Travel Security Screening Issues
Weeks after the U.S. Senate approved a measure designed to strengthen air travel security, news reports say airlines have begun pointing the finger at Congress for long screening lines and security issues that impact passengers. In the latest developments of an ongoing debate over how to effectively improve the safety of air travel for passengers […]
What If a Small Plane Crashes Into My Home?
Aviation accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter offers support for those who have suffered as a result of a plane crashing into their home. Small plane crashes have been relatively high in number this year, with several media outlets reporting on them throughout the U.S. Recently, a small plane crash in Chicago made national headlines after […]
Help for Families of Plane Crash Victims Seeking Information From the NTSB
New York aviation accident lawyer offers help for families of victims of plane crashes who face challenges obtaining information from the NTSB. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the lead agency charged with overseeing a range of civil transportation matters including the investigation of aviation accidents. Source: Wikipedia “National Transportation Safety Board” “The National […]
