Not an aviation-related note, but given that many of my readers are also plugged into the travel industry, here’s an interesting diablogue between Bryan Caplan and Tyler Cowen.
Bryan:
When Americans visit Europe, they see a lot to like: Charming boulevards, delicious food, and historic cities that feel safe. When Europeans visit the U.S., it’s not so [...]
Archive for August, 2009
America vs. Europe: who overrates whom?
Posted in Evan's News and Quick Takes, tagged europe, travel on August 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Scare headline not so scary in article
Posted in Evan's Fiskings, tagged faa, media on August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Boo to Hot Air, which posted this headline: “Good news: Feds pulling workers away from FAA to staff exploding Cash for Clunkers bureaucracy” (I found it via Volokh.) The Hot Air post plays up the possibility that thin-on-the-ground air traffic controllers are being taken from towers to process paperwork. The article cited, from the Washington [...]
Crew rest and training, new ATC contract, and more
Posted in Daily Departures on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Patrick Smith has some thoughts on the Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009. He finds good, unnecessary, and controversial in the bill. [Salon]
The FAA and NATCA have a newly mediated contract; it now goes to the controllers for ratification. [FAA, NATCA]
Richard Branson will be testifying before a House panel on September 16. [...]
