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Aviation law governs all facets of air travel. It impacts those parties that provide air travel services, such as airlines, pilots, maintenance crews, security personnel and air traffic controllers. It also affects those that purchase air travel services, such as passengers and couriers.

Federal Aviation Law

In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) serve as the primary federal agencies that regulate air travel.

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  • Rule - Airworthiness Directives: Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters

    Federal Aviation Administration
    Rule
    Airworthiness Directives:
    Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters
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    68297-68299 [2011-27772]
    Rules and Regulations Federal Register Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 214 / Friday, November 4, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1036; Directorate Identifier 2010-SW-088-AD; Amendment 39-16819; AD 2011-20-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY:... [read document]
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  • Rule - Airworthiness Directives: Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, but ...

    Federal Aviation Administration
    Rule
    Airworthiness Directives:
    Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, but not Limited to, ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Regional Airplanes
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    68304-68306 [2011-28357]
    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1163; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-022-AD; Amendment 39-16857; AD 2011-23-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on, But Not Limited to, ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: We are adopting a... [read document]
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  • Proposed Rule - Airworthiness Directives: DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE FALCON 900 Airplanes

    Federal Aviation Administration
    Proposed Rule
    Airworthiness Directives:
    DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE FALCON 900 Airplanes
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    68368-68370 [2011-28578]
    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1164; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-084-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all DASSAULT AVIATION Model MYSTERE-FALCON 900 airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory... [read document]
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  • Rule - Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

    Federal Aviation Administration
    Rule
    Airworthiness Directives:
    Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes
    ,
    68306-68310 [2011-28360]
    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-0031; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39-16860; AD 2011-23-09] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, and 702),... [read document]
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  • Rule - Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB BK 117 C-2 Helicopters

    Federal Aviation Administration
    Rule
    Airworthiness Directives:
    Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB BK 117 C-2 Helicopters
    ,
    68299-68301 [2011-27776]
    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2011-1075; Directorate Identifier 2011-SW-011-AD; Amendment 39-16836; AD 2011-21-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for ECD Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters. This action... [read document]
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