Regulations and Government
News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.
Regulations and Government
FAA Removes Check Pilot Medical Requirement
Rule also eliminates FAA regulatory inconsistencies
Security
ICAO Issues Updated Global Aviation Security Plan
Implementation of security guidance will be audited by the UN agency
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauth, Part 380 Top Topics at NATA Charter Summit
Summit took place on Tuesday in Oklahoma City
Rotorcraft
EASA Starts Flight Tests on AW09 Helicopter
The Leonardo subsidiary is aiming to certify the single-engined rotorcraft in 2025
Regulations and Government
FAA's Part 380 Plans Receiving Mixed Reviews
NBAA questioned the rationale for a rulemaking while ALPA cheered
Avionics
Aussie ADS-B Rebate Scheme To Enter New Phase
Next round of funding will help cover cost of ADS-B In/Out equipment in Australia-registered aircraft
Regulations and Government
Japan's SkyDrive Begins FAA Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
The three-seat vehicle is expected to achieve Japanese type certification in 2026
Regulations and Government
FAA To Change Part 380 Ops, Exploring Special Category
The FAA is kicking off a rulemaking to tighten Part 380 operations, but forming a panel to study data
Regulations and Government
IBAC Hosts Forum for Industry Partner Program
Bombardier's Bruce Parry was elected chair of the group
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Aeromedical Standards and FAR 61.53, Part 3
Honesty is the best policy when reporting medical conditions to the FAA
Regulations and Government
U.S. Congress Turning To Implementation of FAA Bill
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Look To Tighten Cooperation
The regulatory authorities pledged to further collaboration in a range of areas
Safety
FAA and EASA Promise Closer Regulatory Collaboration
The air safety agencies recognized they need to keep pace with rapid technological change
Regulations and Government
Saudi Officials Seize the Initiative with Early eVTOL Air Services
The government says it wants air taxis to carry religious pilgrims to holy sites
Regulations and Government
Private Jet Travel to Israel Has Gotten More Complicated
There are no longer airports in the U.S. approved for direct departures to Israel
Accidents
Amazon Legacy 600 Midair Collision Case Closed
The federal judge ruled that too much time had passed to sentence the American pilots
Regulations and Government
Archer Aviation Receives Part 135 Operating Certificate
Its Archer Air subsidiary may begin on-demand commercial air taxi services
Rotorcraft
FAA, National Park Service Impose Cuts on Air Tour Business
Operators believe the air tour management plan process isn't being fairly applied
Avionics
Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research
Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system
Regulations and Government
IBAC Guide, Webinar Strives To Clear Up ETS, CORSIA Confusion
Multiple ETS programs that continue to evolve is confusing and overwhelming operators
Avionics
EASA Clears ProLine Fusion Avionics for Citation CJs
European-registered aircraft can now be fitted with the Collins avionics suite
Regulations and Government
EASA and FAA To Address eVTOL Certification at Safety Conference
Questions remain as to whether EASA will validate the FAA's performance-based approach
Regulations and Government
EBAA Joins Climbing Fast Initiative
EBAA and NBAA will jointly work on advancing sustainability development
Charter & Fractional
Early Bizav AI Use Cases Could Free Up Human Bandwidth
MySky and Web Manuals are tapping artificial intelligence for their software platforms
Regulations and Government
EBACE Keynote Addresses Political Climate and Climate Change
All eyes on sustainability, political criticism of bizjet sector
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Insists It is a Key Part of the Climate Change Solution
EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer speaks to us
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Navigates Political Minefield
EBAA's new leader Holger Krahmer calls for industry to be more vocal and transparent
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Frustrated by Brexit Barriers as Election Approaches
Obstacles to flight crew licensing and approvals for maintenance providers pose big problems
Regulations and Government
IBGAA Conference Moves to K-Club
Conference will also feature a static display at nearby Weston Airport
Regulations and Government
EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement
Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
