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April 20, 2020

VA Sued By Community College Flight School

$3.2 Million Training Bill Questioned by College

A collegiate flight training program has gotten itself into a major kerfuffle with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Central Oregon Community College (COCC) has sued the VA, claiming that the agency incorrectly billed them for some $3.2 million. According to the suit, "Following a lengthy but incomplete compliance survey and through a series of debt collection notices sent to COCC, the VA arbitrarily and incorrectly claimed that COCC's actions caused the VA to overpay on behalf of COCC's student-veterans for flight training education. The VA is seeking reimbursement from COCC in the approximate amount of $3.2 million..."

Strategies For Innovative Aerospace Startups To Navigate These Disruptive Times

The Lindbergh Innovation Forum, a global platform to showcase breakthrough innovation in aviation, presents an innovative new format: a series of online, livestreamed, open and collaborative panel discussions with industry leaders moderated by Erik Lindbergh. Fireside Talks with Erik Lindbergh will feature in-depth discussions with industry leaders on current, innovation focused, aviation industry topics. The first event, on Earth Day April 22, 2020, will be on the topic: Strategies for innovative aerospace startups to navigate these disruptive times. It will feature Richard Kane, CEO of Verijet and Eric Bartsch, CEO of VerdeGo Aero.

The Effect On The Commercial Aviation Industry Continues to Be Ponderous

The last month is unlike any that we've known... even when weighed against such extraordinary times as 9/11. While many business experts do expect an aggressive and vibrant recovery once we get the 'all-clear' -- no one truly know when that will be and how much damage will be done as a result. One of the more recent victims is bizjet operator, JetSuite, who posted the following notice recently on their website -- "The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting state of emergency around the country has caused an unforeseeable, dramatic downturn in the entire aviation industry and our business in particular...

Airworthiness Directive AD 2020-07-15, PZL Swidnik S.A. Helicopters

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all PZL Swidnik S.A. Model PZL W-3A helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a cracked nose landing gear (NLG) bellcrank assembly. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the NLG bellcrank assembly for discrepancies and replacement if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD becomes effective April 29, 2020.