The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations for commercial balloon air tour flights.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations for commercial balloon air tour flights.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation ERA13LA212, designated as A-14-011, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This official directive urges the agency to amend Section 91.147 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The proposed regulatory change would require commercial balloon operators to obtain and maintain a letter of authorization specifically for conducting air tour flights. This measure aims to enhance oversight and safety standards within this specific sector of aviation operations. It is important to note that safety recommendations A-14-011 and A-14-012 were subsequently superseded by recommendation A-17-045, indicating an evolution in the regulatory approach or priority regarding these operational requirements.