Greg Reigel

Aviation attorney and pilot helping pilots, mechanics, air carriers and aviation businesses stay safe and legal in aviation law matters.

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WV Ct of Appeals affirms summary judgment dismissing claims arising from helicopter crash where plaintiff failed to establish abandoned powerline breached fed standard of care under Part 77. https://t.co/8gsqRxi3QW

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KY Ct rejects request to vacate judgment dismissing claims arising from helicopter crash based upon workers compensation exclusivity. Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b) standard not met. https://t.co/j7AY7J3CS1

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FL Ct holds state law claims arising from plaintiff's removal from flight & subsequent ban from boarding were barred by the Montreal Convention. https://t.co/HD8JCAUQt5

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NY Ct holds aircraft purchaser's demand for change in price & refusal to take delivery was repudiation of purchase agreement resulting in termination by seller & retention of security deposit. https://t.co/Cd8YOgui1W

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An example, if the facts as alleged are true, of the improper implementation (and weaponization) of the HIMS program contrary to its original intent & purposes. No wonder airmen are skeptical of the program. https://t.co/4D408tdDxj

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Buyer/passenger beware! Unfortunately, aviation is not immune to these types of serial fraudsters. : ( Nice to see this one held accountable. But I wonder how the victims of this fraud fared? https://t.co/LPzocJZ1VS

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FAA has updated its guidance for FSDO consideration of applications for certification, conditions resulting in a withdrawal or denial of an application, & resubmission of an application. https://t.co/hEDfI2cPaB

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If you are considering filing a VDRP report under your FAR Part 5 SMS, you will want to review FAA's interim guidance in Order 8900.774 pending updating/incorporating into Order 8900.1. https://t.co/ci7JGypBFY

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FAA has updated ATC occurrence reporting req'ts to require ATC to report any #UAS activity of which ATC becomes aware (directly or via pilot report) that is "unsafe, hazardous or suspicious." https://t.co/shSVqGMyVS

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Interesting Fact: According to FAA, 76,253 Form 337s reflecting major alteration/repairs were submitted in 2024. FAA estimates one in every five US registered aircraft have had a Form 337 submitted. https://t.co/3gIDQrOWaN

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Interesting Fact: According to FAA, in 2025 approx. 449,161 pilots & 14,730 controllers submitted FAA Form 8500-8 application for medical certificate. I'm curious how/whether MOSAIC will impact the pilot applicant number. https://t.co/96V6qTBUUe

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FAA has updated Order 8120.23B, Certificate Management of Production Approval Holders, to include PAH certificate management/compliance process reorganization & policy changes. https://t.co/cB9hD4Db83

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Seems obvious, at least to me, that a airman needs to be qualified for PIC/SIC ops in the aircraft type in order to conduct those flights. Otherwise, civil penalty for the operator & cert. action for the airman are likely. https://t.co/YNY1vph0T7

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DC Cir dismisses property developer's claims against FAA where developer lacked standing due to its failure to argue and/or prove that favorable decision requiring FAA to withdraw letters would redress its alleged injuries. https://t.co/kSH1hexdqp

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FAA has issued Order 8900.773 revising its Part 137 UAS certification req'ts for ag ops to streamline process for low-risk operators. https://t.co/vsW6KM6LLX

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MO Ct. confirms that an airman certificate is a private right entitling the airman to a jury trial. Unfortunately, the airman in this intentional falsification case waived that right & admin record was sufficient for review. https://t.co/01HUSYS95x

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Paperwork matters on int'l flights. Improper/missing paperwork etc., as alleged here, can result in imposition of significant civil penalties. Complying with the regulatory req'ts for int'l flights isn't optional. https://t.co/5nYUrzdCqD

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While this update to the aviation medical examiner's guide provides add'tl explanation re: mental health therapy/counseling, it doesn't change the underlying standards or FAA's evaluation once disclosed. https://t.co/QD9coNShuH

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6th Cir reverses IRS judgment against Flight Options holding FET applies only to aircraft usage charges for each flight & not fixed charges for overhead/management costs. https://t.co/PyDM5AStXS

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11th Cir. reverses FL Ct's dismissal of Pipistrel aircraft dealers' claims based upon forum non conveniens doctrine & remands case to allow claims against Textron to proceed. https://t.co/SfWynOdxN1