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The FAA Pilot Records Database: Common Questions

The FAA’s Pilot Records Database (PRD) went into full effect on September 9, 2024, with the sunset of the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA). To...

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PRD Transition: Requesting a Drug & Alcohol History Check

Under the Pilot Records Information Act (PRIA), air carriers were required to send a 5-Year Drug & Alcohol History Check to other air carriers who...

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PRIA to PRD: Navigating the Transition in Pilot Records Access

Understanding the transition As we approach the end of the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) on September 9, 2024, it's crucial to understand that...

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Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP) Information

The Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP) is similar to the TFSSP, but adds additional requirements for aircraft operators using aircraft...

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Human Trafficking: 6 Preventative Tips

Traveling internationally always comes with some level of risk and one of these risks is falling prey to human traffickers. Whether you work as a...

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Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)

Depending on the type of transportation (e.g. aviation) operation, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires a fingerprint-based...

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Private Charter Standard Security Program: What You Need to Know

Originally published February 20, 2014 - Updated November 9, 2021

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Reviewing the Security Needs At Washington, D.C.,'s Airport (DCA)

Originally published January 1, 2015 - Updated November 9, 2021

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REAL ID and the Reality of Not Having It

Originally published July 29, 2021 - updated April 8, 2023

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Aviation: A Transportation Method for Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a modern term applied to an age-old system that exploits people of all ages and backgrounds for profit or personal gratification.

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