As we end the bizarre year 2021 with the Omicron variant raging throughout the world, aviation leaders with great strategic vision look ahead to exploiting new routes, terminals, and technology. I was privileged to moderate CAPA Aviation's December 2021 d…lnkd.in/dPbYAN-J

Our DC branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased and proud to present this blockbuster virtual panel of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, Boeing Commercial CEO Stan Deal, and Oneworld CEO Rob Gurney, moderated by Richard Aboulafia, on Jan. 27, 20…lnkd.in/dfnHghry

This represents one of the worst examples of inter-agency coordination I've seen in a long while. These 5G rollout decisions should be based on extensive testing and hard data, with a clear plan of how/who will pay for any upgrades needed for altimeter pr…lnkd.in/dqJpMPR5

I’m thrilled to join Clyde & Co’s international aviation practice, which I know well and have long regarded as the global top gun firm in aviation law. We’re supporting the industry on its emergence from the pandemic, helping them to embrace and shape the…lnkd.in/dBekiy7E

We lost a great one in the passing of former FAA Administrator Langhorne Bond. Born in Shanghai, he was justifiably proud of his father, who helped run China National Aviation Corporation, and later became a PanAm executive. Langhorne finished his book ab…lnkd.in/d_grns9q

Glad to chat with AvPros about the F9/NK deal. #airlines #iata #aviation lnkd.in/ebnu9mVk

Opinions on the Frontier/Spirit deal are flooding in, but the ones that matter are distinguished economists at DOJ and for both airlines, and the AG and DOJ's Antitrust Division. They will be trying to define the relevant market,…lnkd.in/eyCKi8jm lnkd.in/estdHFx3

With AI use-cases in aviation going from yield management to increasingly critical safety and security systems, join us to discuss how to harness technology while managing risks. With over 70% of commercial airline accidents attributable to human error,…lnkd.in/d5cw6urp

Very pleased and proud of our Global Drones Group, led by my distinguished partner in Melbourne, Maurice Thompson. If you're in this space, and thinking about the challenges and opportunities in gaining certification, managing risk, or shaping the future…lnkd.in/dSTr6fwJ

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Having been involved in its earliest days, very sad to see Kitty Hawk, the electric aircraft moonshot backed by Larry Page, shutting down. Sebastian Thrun remains a brilliant AI innovator. Best wishes on their next adventure. tcrn.ch/3y4X6kD via @techcrunch

Painful lesson about the importance of accurate statements to the public and investors in the wake of a crash. Boeing to pay $200mn penalty over misleading investors about 737 Max ft.com/content/21e64f…

Southwest Airlines returns to normal operations as investigations loom washingtonpost.com/transportation…

At least Secretary saying “we own it” for ground stop due to NOTAM system outage. But beware of living in glass houses while threatening stones of enforcement against airlines for delays and cancellations. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Good on Air India for bringing ferry flight to Russia with needed supplies/amenities, transporting all safely to SFO, communicating, offering flight vouchers. It does raise the safety and security aspects of flying through Russian airspace, but airline handled it very well.

The FAA has referred 22 incidents of unruly and dangerous behavior on airplanes to the FBI for potential prosecution! The incidents ranging from sexual assault to terror threats…what is happening on our airplanes?? Kenneth Quinn Joins Dan.

Transportation Department fines Southwest $140 million for Christmas meltdown wapo.st/3tdwnTL Deterrence or unneeded punishment? Airlines have every incentive to treat their passengers well and avoid delays.

Flying in America has never been safer. Really. wsj.com/business/airli… via The Wall Street Journal

5th Circ. Pause Spells Doom For DOT Airline Fees Rule law360.com/appellate/arti… Why do governments think they know better how a business should treat its customers, and try to adopt uniform rules to interfere in private transactions by imposing service or fee standards?

Air crash between an American Airlines regional jet and Army helicopter near Washington marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the U.S. in 23 years, prompting officials to flag industry issues wsj.com/us-news/americ… via The Wall Street Journal