Originally Posted by jsled

The Colgan crash was a catalyst, yes...but ALPA had been lobbying for science based regulations for years...well before Colgan. When the POTUS appoints a former head of ALPA to run the FAA, you KNOW what side he is on. It was just a matter of time. BTW, the FAA issues rulings and regulations without Congressional mandates every day. It's their purpose. The Law you copied and pasted is not FAR 117. FAR 117, like all FARs, are rules prescribed by the FAA governing all aviation activities in the United States.. Have a good day. Oh, and I loved the Leap class.