FAA Updates and final NTSB Spirit Report

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FAA Reauthorization Bill Passed by House

CNN reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that promises to bolster the aviation industry's workforce, enhance airport infrastructure, and improve passenger experience. Among its key provisions, the bill raises the retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 65 to 67, and calls for expanded hiring of air traffic controllers. However, the bill still awaits approval from the Senate, amid concerns over issues such as consumer rights protection and age standards for pilots.

FAA, DOT Urge In-Person Work Increase

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Department (DOT) have advised their teleworking employees to enhance in-person office attendance as part of the administration's return-to-office strategy. According to an internal FAA communication, staff working remotely are expected to be in the office at least three days a week, beginning October 9. DOT, in similar move, anticipates teleworking personnel to report in person a minimum of three days every two weeks starting September 10, and four days per pay period from December 3, Reuters reports:

NTSB Releases Final Report on Spirit Airlines Turbulence Incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on July 20th, 2023 regarding the turbulence incident aboard a Spirit Airlines flight NK-641, which resulted in injuries to three cabin crew members. According to the report, the Airbus A319-100 encountered convective turbulence while descending into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on February 16th, 2023. Despite the unforeseen turbulence and resulting injuries, pilots managed to land the aircraft safely, reaffirming the NTSB's conclusion that the turbulence was an unavoidable weather event, AvHerald reports:

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