By Nathan Eisenman, RACCA Aviation Advisory Committee I did a quick take on the new SMS rule and below is what I sent our FedEx Operators. I think it important to share with all RACCA coperators. This is my interpretation of the new rule; Operational and Implementation Evaluation of the FAA  Final Rule on SMS for 14 CFR Parts 121 and 135 Operations 26 April 2024 Scope of Detail On 22 April, the FAA issued a pre-release of their final rule regarding SMS for various certificate holders. This review provides a short background of the rule and also specific considerations of the new rule as t ..read more

Emerging Tech Panelists L-R: Ameriflight CEO Paul Chase, Sabrewing CEO Ed De Reyes, Beta Technologies Chief Revenue Officer Patrick Buckles and Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose With Part 135 the increasing focus of attention for operating electric and automated vehicles, as Ameriflight CEO Paul Chase indicated during a much- anticipated session at last week’s RACCA meeting, the issue is not just about the cargo industry becoming an enabler of the next generation technologies but reducing the cargo industry’s environmental footprint. Chase noted forecasts show that commercial applications for ..read more

By Kathryn B. Creedy Universities, operators and unions gathered together during the 2o22 University Aviation Association conference to discuss mental health, a growing issue in an industry in which such a topic has long been a third rail to careers. The overwhelming message was reaching out for help is not a career ender, but emphasis must be placed on preventing the escalation of mental – or any health issue for that matter – into a crisis that could threaten a student’s education or a pilot’s career. Speakers also noted human factors is just another facet to safety management systems and ad ..read more

Management and employee goals mesh nicely if companies change their work culture to positive developmental leadership – making over the workplace so that it is more attractive to younger workers and giving employees what they need to be more satisfied. These leadership skills result in a more productive, happier and stable workforce, according to Dr. Mark Taylor who spoke during last week’s RACCA meeting.   For a copy of Dr. Taylor’s two Powerpoints contact: mark@taylorprograms.com In a reprise visit to RACCA, Dr. Taylor noted the challenges up-and-coming GenZ – under 22 years old – have ..read more

For More Information Contact: Kathryn Creedy                                             321 405 4395          kcreedy@raccaonline.org  RACCA Announces Impressive $20,000 in 2022 Scholarship Award Winners  Hyannis, MA, December 12, 2022 – The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) and UPS announced e ..read more

Once student pilots learn about the opportunities and the value of flying cargo as a career, they are receptive to the possibilities and prefer it to other time-building experience, according to University of North Dakota Professor and Director of Aviation Industry Relations Kent Lovelace who spoke before last week’s RACCA conference. “Members need to do more active recruiting,” he told conference attendees highlighting both the opportunities and challenges for the industry. “You need to be more visible to aspiring pilots and you need to reach out to educate the aspiring pilot population abou ..read more

By Kathryn B. Creedy Aeroterm Vice President-Development Greg Russell indicated serious investment is needed to update and modernize airport warehouse infrastructure to accommodate not only industry changes over the last 50 years but the dozens of new regulatory and technology requirements demanded by 21st Century cargo operations. In an Aviation Pros podcast, Russell noted warehouse capacity is full and users need more space, a problem pre-dating covid. “Covid just magnified the problem,” he said. “Two statistics I recently read illustrates the issue. First McKinsey reported e-commerce experi ..read more

Hyannis, MA, September 28, 2022 – The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association is experiencing unprecedented demand in attendance at its annual conference scheduled for November 1-3 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, AZ. With the growth of the air cargo market over the past few years and advent of emerging technologies such as autonomous and electric cargo aircraft, organization is also seeing a dramatic upsurge in membership. RACCA extends a special invitation to media who should contact Kathryn Creedy, kcreedy@raccaonline.org. “With the increasing in interest in regi ..read more

By John Hazlett, Vice President, Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association Source: Republic Airlines Saying current Part 135 rest and duty regulations are too prescriptive and do not account for current human factors science, the 20-member Aviation Rulemaking Committee on rest and duty time now awaits FAA’s response to its recommendation to overhaul the regulations. The ARC was tasked with reviewing current rest and duty rules for Part 135 and related requirements of Part 121, evaluating the effectiveness and deficiencies of those rules, and proposing future rulemaking to improve the situation ..read more

Credit: Tecnam Outlining the vital role of Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association members, RACCA President Stan Bernstein explained the massive vaccine distribution effort in connecting air cargo carrier hubs to small and medium sized communities. “It’s a very sophisticated supply chain and very experienced, to say the least,” said Bernstein, describing the RACCA member efforts across the country as “almost business as usual.” But, even in the U.S. accessing truly remote communities where commercial service is not available can be a challenge making general aviation the perfect complement to ..read more