On January 24, 2014, the FAA issued a new National Policy on operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (“RVSM”) airspace.  (FAA Notice N8900.250 and Revised FAA Order 8900.1.)  One significant topic addressed is that, for aircraft with multiple operators (e.g., multiple lessees of a single aircraft), each one operating in RVSM airspace must possess its own, distinct letter of authorization (“LOA”) issued by the FAA for such operations.  The policy further provides for an expedited process to obtain additional LOAs after a single LOA has been issued,

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