For the flying public the issue isn’t so much one of politics as it is one of safety Should the country’s air traffic control towers be controlled by the private sector? That’s the question buzzing around Washington lately, after the current administration introduced plans to convert the nation’s government-run air traffic control system to a […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses Pilot Landing at Wrong Airport
The plane was forced to remain at the incorrect airport for two hours while officials sorted out the mistake It’s a mix-up that could have had deadly consequences. Media reports state that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a report about a serious pilot error that took place in July 2016. Instead of […]
Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses How the Montreal Convention Protects You During International Travel
Whether you’re flying halfway around the world it’s important to know your rights. As the recent disturbing incident involving a passenger violently removed from a United Airlines flight shows, few airline passengers are aware of their rights. What happens if you’re injured on a flight? What if another passenger assaults you? What if you trip […]
Is Canada Headed for a Major Aviation Disaster? Airline Accident Lawyer Discusses
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 […]
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 […]
