RAA Files Comments in Support of FAA Flight Duty & Safety Regulations to Avoid Crew Fatigue

Based on its primary objective of improving aviation safety, RAA filed comments supporting FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt's aim to combat crew fatigue, while recommending science-based revisions that will ensure airline flight crews are rested and safe. 

RAA representatives and member airlines actively participated in the Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) chartered by the Administrator last summer. 
Read the full comments here.

Highlights for next week's RAA Fall Meeting:

Meetings:  RAA Safety Council, Regional Operations Council, Joint Safety Task Force, Public Relations Committee, Associate Member Council, and RAA Presidents' Council.
Annual Industry Reception- Wednesday, December 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW.

Presidents' Council Luncheon with Guest Speaker, Bill Swelbar, MIT

Bill Swelbar

MIT's Bill Swelbar of Swelblog.com fame will offer his candid remarks on two of his favorite subjects--the regional airline sector and labor issues--during the Presidents' Council Lunch 12:30pm-2:00pm on Thursday, December 9. Reserve your seat by contacting Staci Morgan so that you can hear Swelbar's insights that are meant to promote change.

RAA Public Relations Committee & Media Lunch

Sandy Rederer

OAG's Sandy Rederer will give a year-end review of the airline industry--both major and regional--during the RAA PR Committee and Media Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8 from 12:30pm-2:00pm.  As RAA's official data provider, OAG tracks the financial recovery of the  industry amidst airline consolidation and changing alliances that are re-defining the air transportation system.  This event is open to invited media and ALL RAA airline and associate member public relations staff. Please contact Staci Morgan for more information.

Special thanks to our RAA Fall Meeting Sponsors

ATR-North America
GECAS
NAASCO
Rockwell Collins
Saab
World Fuel Services

Nashville's Honky Tonk highway

The end of the year signals the beginning of a very exciting part of the RAA year-- Convention season!  As regional airlines continue their vital role in the development of our nation's transportation system, the RAA Annual Convention becomes more valuable to both our airline and associate members.  We plan on turning the Honky Tonk highway into the Honky Tonk runway next May!

Important information about our convention hotel, registration, and a preliminary schedule of events will be hitting your inbox and Regional Horizons this month!