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.

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AINsight: Could You Be Too Sick to Fly?

If a pilot has to ask, they probably should stay grounded for now

Regulations and Government

December 20, 2024

NBAA, Others Push FCC To Probe Ligado Compliance Claims

Coalition questions Ligado’s device availability claims

Regulations and Government

December 19, 2024

FAA Updates ADS-B Privacy ICAO Address Program

Participants' information is no longer subject to Freedom of Information Act requests

Regulations and Government

December 19, 2024

FAA Delays Aeromed Certification Policy Change

But new color vision testing will still go into effect January 1

Regulations and Government

December 19, 2024

Videos

Cutting Through the eVTOL Aircraft Hype With Independent Expert Sergio Cecutta

Straight talk about an industry that is making a lot of promises

Aircraft

October 2, 2024

Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done

"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure

Regulations and Government

July 9, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality

Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground

Regulations and Government

January 12, 2024

More Articles

Piper M700 Fury Secures UK CAA Nod

Deliveries of the turboprop single can now start in the UK

Aircraft

December 18, 2024

Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January

Regulations and Government

December 18, 2024

Graves Set To Continue as House Transportation Chair

A pilot, Graves is active in general aviation

Regulations and Government

December 17, 2024

Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Sentenced in Drug Scheme

Judge gives sentence of 16 years in federal prison

Regulations and Government

December 17, 2024

NBAA: Be Prepared for Ownership Reporting Requirements

Legal experts caution that further court action could be ahead

Regulations and Government

December 17, 2024

Joby Completes Static Load Tests on eVTOL Aircraft Tail

Latest structural tests earned credits towards FAA type certification

Aircraft

December 17, 2024

Honeywell Board Examines Separation of Aerospace Unit

Honeywell plans updates on aerospace decision by Q4 2024

Regulations and Government

December 16, 2024

FAA Calls on General Aviation Operators To Adopt SMS

New InFO document cites an ICAO standard and EASA requirements

Safety

December 16, 2024

Bunce Warns Against Return of 2-for-1 Aviation Reg Policy

Bunce asked lawmakers to 'lean into' regulation with new administration

Regulations and Government

December 13, 2024

KTEB's New ATC Tower Is Dedicated

The new tower is twice the height of the previous one

ATC

December 12, 2024

FAA Administrator Whitaker To Depart Agency

Whitaker has held the role for a little more than a year

Regulations and Government

December 12, 2024

Saudi Arabia's General Aviation Plan 2.0 Will Take Time

Domestic industry players have urged Saudi officials to act faster

Regulations and Government

December 12, 2024

Airwolf Aerospace Gets Brazil STC for TB17 Batteries

Lithium-ion battery STC expands options for helicopter operators

Rotorcraft

December 11, 2024

Vref Market Survey Sees Some Delays, Some Election Concerns

Majority say near term aircraft purchases unlikely

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2024

FAA and EASA Recommit To Collaborate on Aviation Safety

Declaration of Intent signed a month ahead of the new U.S. administration taking office

Safety

December 11, 2024

UAE Regulators Streamline Bizav Regulatory Framework

Efforts to make the UAE more welcoming are being done in concert with aircraft operators

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2024