I agree with most of what you write. Nevertheless, I think this is yet another example of an article written by a report who knows little or nothing about the industry he's covering.


That Congressional busy bodies would like to give CVR access to the FAA for spot checks isn't anything new; it's a idea that comes up from time to time.

I have a hard time believing that Congress would think it wise or necessary that private contractors (unions and airlines) should not be able to enter agreements as to what CVR data may be used for. It's micromanagement on a ridiculous scale, and I doubt that Congress even has the authority to do so.