The House aviation subcommittee held a hearing Thursday relating to the need for a brand new pilot flight and duty time rule. The hearing highlighted the work of FAA’s aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) convened to address the issue, and also the future of FAA’s rulemaking actions. Read the rest of this entry

American Airlines says a pilot removed from a flight to Mexico passed an alcohol test.

American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely said Thursday it’s a personnel matter and the airline is continuing an investigation. Read the rest of this entry