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Part 135 News Industry Groups Drive On-Demand Air Carrier Training Changes
NBAA, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and a group of on-demand air carriers and training centers have developed recommendations for the FAA to modernize training for air carriers operating under Part 135. Recommendations made by the FAA Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee urge the FAA to align regulations under Part 135 and Part 142 to reduce administrative inefficiencies. Read more about the training changes.	DOT Bans Use of E-Cigarettes on Commercial Flights, Including Charters
The U.S. DOT recently issued a final rule that bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial aircraft. The ban affects scheduled airlines and charter flights in which a flight attendant is a required crewmember (aircraft with 19 or more passenger seats). The DOT said it created this regulation to improve air quality, reduce health risks and enhance safety. Read more.	NBAA Webinar Helps Part 135 Operators Gauge Duty and Rest Compliance
An NBAA webinar last week helped Part 135 operators better understand how to comply with regulatory crew-duty and rest-time requirements, especially under challenging operating scenarios. "You must be able to provide and prove 10 hours of rest within the 24 consecutive hours preceding a flight's planned completion time," said Alex Beringer, executive vice president at Fair Wind Air Charter and one of the speakers at the webinar. "There's a mutual responsibility between the crew and the certificate holder to make sure regulations are complied with." Learn more about duty and rest-time requirements.
Clearing Up Confusion Surrounding Part 135 Crew Duty, Rest Times
FAA regulations governing FAR Part 135 crew duty and rest times have been a source of confusion for many operators, particularly following an October 2015 FAA chief counsel interpretation. Although that interpretation was in line with others on the subject, it came as a surprise to many who did not fully understand how the regulations affect pilots who are "on call." "Many operate under the mistaken belief that pilots enter their 10-hour rest period when they end their day, and that a 'perpetual' rest period exists until they receive their next assignment," said Alex Beringer, executive vice president at Fair Wind Air Charter. Beringer is among the presenters of an NBAA webinar on Feb. 10 that will advise operators about proper crew duty and rest procedures. Learn more.
FAA Issues Amendment for Part 135 Charter Operators Training Under Part 121
FAA recently issued a final rule to correct a mistake that affected on-demand charter operators who voluntarily complied with the training requirements outlined under Part 121. The rule, originally published in July 2013, required operators who voluntarily complied with training and qualification regulations in Part 121 to also require second-in-command (SIC) pilots to have an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. Learn more.
The FAA has issued new guidance to agency inspectors that should provide relief from pilot-checking challenges faced by Part 135 operators due to a shortage of check airmen. NBAA worked for many months to increase the FAA's awareness of this issue, lobbying for additional resources and recommending policy changes to meet Part 135 operators’ testing and checking needs. "This policy notice is the result of months of collaboration between the FAA and industry," said Brian Koester, NBAA project manager of operations. "We appreciate the attention the FAA has given this matter and believe this recent policy notice will alleviate many testing and checking concerns of the Part 135 industry." Learn more about the new FAA policy.