Opinion: Why Certificate Holders Should Care About The FAA Designee Lawsuit
Amendments to FAA rules in the 1950s gave the agency unrestricted ability to terminate a designation.
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When major league baseball teams identify a “designated hitter” for the pitcher, it is to protect an on-field asset, excite the offense and rest a valuable offensive player without losing his contribution. In aerospace, the right of the FAA to delegate authority to designated persons is as old as...
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