Entries by Miami Flight Academy

News and Updates – FAA Milestone: 400 Licensed Commercial Space Launches and Counting

Todays Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo flight from Spaceport America in New Mexico marks the 400th launch that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has licensed. This achievement is made possible by the U.S. commercial space industrys ingenuity and the FAAs commitment to public safety.FAA licensing is a critical step in protecting public safety during commercial spaceoperations. AnFAA…

News and Updates – FAA Issues Environmental Decision for Burbank Terminal Project

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its final environmental decision on the proposed replacement passenger terminal project for Bob Hope Hollywood Burbank Airport. The decision enables the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to move the project forward.The FAAs Final Environmental Impact Statement found the project would have either no impacts or no significant impacts on more than…

News and Updates – Fly Safe Focus: Pilot and Mechanic Roles and Responsibilities

WASHINGTONThis months Fly Safe campaign topic looks at the importance of understanding pilot, owner and mechanic roles and responsibilities when servicing an aircraft.Although pilots and aircraft owners rely on mechanics to maintain and inspect their aircraft, the owner or operator is ultimately responsible for airworthiness. Pilots and owners should be proactive in their approach to…