FAA Certifications Held Up By Budget Stalemate

By Kerry Lynch kerry_lynch@aviationweek.com .
WASHINGTON .

The ongoing series of short-term authorization extensions and an uncertain budget has prompted FAA to halt most new certification activity, says FAA Flight Standards Director John Allen.

Speaking during the 2011 Air Charter Safety Symposium yesterday, Allen confirmed industry reports that FAA is accepting new certification applications, but for the most ...

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