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
EBAA Appoints Holger Krahmer as New Secretary General
The European business aviation group's new leader comes from the automotive industry
Regulations and Government
EPA Orders Hydrofluorocarbon Drawdown
The drawdown includes aircraft parts, manufacturing, and maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanctions Force Russian Companies To Refurb Aging Airliners
Preowned Tupolev Tu-204 and Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft are now being sourced as bizjet replacements
Regulations and Government
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom
Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Regulations and Government
Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination
Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Charter & Fractional
Charter Brokers and Operators Address Sustainability
The Air Charter Association's Broker-Operator Forum met at FlyingGroup's headquarters in Belgium
Fuel
Aviation Groups Urge Orderly Removal of Lead from Avgas
EPA guidance confirms danger to public health from leaded aviation fuel
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UAS International Trip Support Adds Customs, Tax Services
UAS is a member of CBP's after-hours services program
Regulations and Government
EASA Could Increase Pilot Age Limit For HEMS Operations
The air safety agency has submitted its official Opinion on possible rule changes to the European Commission
FBOs
Banyan Tapped for CBP Reimbursable Program at KFXE
The FBO can now request after-hours Customs clearance for clients arriving late
Charter & Fractional
Majority Oppose FAA's Change to Part 380 Flight Rules
Trade groups NBAA, GAMA, HAI, and NATA among those opposing a switch to Part 121 scheduled operations
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Association Names New Ops Chair
Gama Aviation executive Paul Cremer is taking over as chair from Wally Epton
FBOs
Flight Ops Customers Get Direct Access to Trip Support
Flight details will be automatically transferred to MyAirOps's trip support team
Environment
Business Aviation Groups Criticize EU Green Investment Criteria
Standards exclude business aircraft from sustainability investment
Training and Workforce
NGPA at Forefront of Industry's Struggle for More Diversity
The NGPA claims to have 5,000 active members and 11,000 supporters in its network.
Regulations and Government
Carr: More Needs To Be Done To Dispel Mental Health Myths
FAA is combating pilot fears on seeking help
Regulations and Government
Flight Pro Releases Trip-planning Tablet App
Flight Pro Connect app consolidates trip planning information
Regulations and Government
Av Groups Warn Part 380 Changes Would Curb Service
Business and general aviation groups stress Part 380 changes are not justified
Environment
NBAA-BACE Kicks Off with Sustainability Talks
Panel sessions focus on decarbonizing aviation
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals Unveils Public Library Data Importer
New tool vastly enhances access to compliance information for users
Charter & Fractional
UAS: Part 91 and International Bizav Traffic to U.S. Growing
Company sees an ‘exceptionally promising’ outlook for 2024
Aircraft
China Approves EHang EH216-S as World's First Type-certified eVTOL
Two-seat eVTOL can operate autonomously for passenger-carrying flights
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Dietary Supplements and Flying
Pilots need to be wary of everything they ingest
Security
Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty in Israel
The Ops Group has issued a "do not fly" alert warning of a shootdown risk for civil aircraft
Environment
Azzera's Celeste Emissions Reporting Platform To Go Live
The platform calculates, monitors, and reports aircraft emissions data
Security
CBP Tightens APIS Rules for Private Flights
CBP requires advance reporting of manifest and flight time changes
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Offer Strong Support for Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker calls safety, workforce, and future technologies top priorities
Security
Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
