Pa Air Traffic: 02/09/16

FEB.9 (Southeastern PA) Decreased Medical Helicopter Availability Likely

It is entirely likely that medical helicopters will not be flying today due to weather and in fact, may already be unavailable. While monitoring local helicopter air traffic there has been a noticeable decrease in normal radio communications.

PENNSTAR provided this weather update on their Facebook page.

Aviation groups oppose bill limiting flight training for veterans

Source: AOPA

AOPA and six other groups sent a joint letter to House leaders opposing legislation that would make it harder for veterans to pursue aviation careers.

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2016/February/09/Aviation-groups-oppose-bill-limiting-flight-training-for-veterans

FEB.9 FAA Urges Airlines to Assess Lithium Battery Risks

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a safety alert to U.S. and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo.

http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=84785&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U