Aviation View Magazine | Volume 1, Issue 4

7 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4 SANTA REVEALS HIS FAA SAFETY NAUGHTY & NICE LISTS, THANKS SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMISSION ON DEC. 24 I n an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Claus revealed who made it on his FAA Safety Naughty and Nice Lists. “Santa has centuries of air travel experience and a powerful voice to bring our safety message to millions of people,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. “And make no mistake—I trust Santa to know who’s been naughty or nice.” The full letter, dated Dec. 23, 2021 reads: Dear Administrator Dickson, Many thanks to the Federal Aviation Administration for once again granting special flight permission for my unique, direct air- cargo delivery operation to bring holiday joy to children of all ages across the United States on Dec. 24. The special launch license for my StarSleigh-1/Rudolph Rocket to take a quick trip to the International Space Station is also appreciated. My main purpose in writing is to join my voice with that of many others for the continual improvement of all facets of air travel safety. It is important to recognize who is doing the right thing and to call out bad behavior and point them to the lighted path to understand and follow the FAA’s safety rules. So here are my special FAA Safety Naughty and Nice Lists. On my Nice List are the air traffic controllers and technicians, pilots and flight attendants, gate agents, ground crews, airport personnel, security staff, airlines, commercial space operators and government agencies that manage, operate OPENING L INES