David Collogan
David Collogan has covered aviation in Washington, DC for more than four decades. This award-wining journalist is known as one of the most knowledgeable, balanced, wary, and trusted journalists in the aviation community.
NTSB Chairman Stepping Down
It’s a shame when really effective people get pushed out of senior government posts for purely political reasons, but it happens every time a...
GPS Signal Jamming
Veteran travelers know pilots must deal with all sorts of contingencies – worsening weather, air traffic delays, and mechanical problems among the most common.
What...
Mayor Pete Heads to Washington
It would have been nice if Joe Biden picked someone with relevant experience to head the Department of Transportation. Instead, he used a Cabinet...
Much-Needed Continuity at FAA
Like so many segments of the U.S. economy, the uncertainties facing the aviation industry are daunting as 2021 beckons from just around the corner....
Staying Home Is Not An Option
Air transportation is all about moving individuals and goods from one place to another. So while billions of people around the globe try to...
Travel Safety During a Pandemic
Watching federal officials and the scheduled airlines trying to come up with a standardized approach for protecting passengers from exposure to the COVID-19 virus...
BizAv Buffeted By COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty
The business aviation industry, which began the year with optimistic sales and growth expectations, was reeling less than a month into spring as travel...
Different Year, Different Concerns
Three years ago the business aviation industry had a pile of worries on its plate. Donald J. Trump, the wild-card Republican candidate, had just...
Asserting FAA’s Authority
FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson appeared before the full House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Dec. 11 to respond to wide-ranging questions about the certification of...
Prioritizing Safety When Chartering
When choosing a charter operator, there are many different factors to consider. Customers routinely focus on price, the type of aircraft available, service, and...