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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
Regulations and Government
Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines
Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
FAA Facing Shutdown, Lapse in Authorization
Training, taxes could halt if U.S. Congress doesn't reach agreements
Environment
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Cuts Bizav Traffic by 30 Percent
New movement and noise restrictions take effect at the Dutch airport from March 31, 2024
Regulations and Government
Comp Structures, Pay Bands, and Other Perplexing Topics
A discussion moderated by Christopher M. Broyhill, Ph.D., CAM.
Regulations and Government
Fanning Warns Greenhouse NPRM Poses Security Threat
Large contractors would need to report Scope 3 emissions
Aircraft
Britten-Norman Resumes UK Production of Islander
Planned merger with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions delayed, but work on hydrogen propulsion continues
Security
Azerbaijan Shuts Armenian Airspace as Conflict Escalates
Airspace closure not yet confirmed by EASA amid reported use of surface-to-air missiles
Rotorcraft
USHST Summit Illuminates Helicopter IFR Issues
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team summit presses for wider adaptation of weather cameras, FAA reforms
Rotorcraft
FAA Warns of Helo Parts from Data-plate Swapping
Data plate from wrecked Bell 206B allegedly attached to similar aircraft of 'unknown origin'
Environment
EASA To Take the Lead on Decarbonizing European Aviation
By 2050, 70 percent of fuel uploaded at European airports must be SAF and tankering will be discouraged
Security
Blog: Can Putin's BRICS Allies Be Trusted Trade Partners?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are target markets for business aircraft sales
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Urge Washington Action
28 groups call on Senate to move on reauthorization, FAA nomination
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Revises UAS Safety Risk Managment Policy
Agency is trying to stay ahead of drone technology
Regulations and Government
Tennis Greats Graf, Agassi To Keynote NBAA-BACE
Both Graf and Agassi are revered for philanthropy along with tennis
Regulations and Government
White House Selects Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker had been rumored for months for the spot
Engines
Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 Engine for G700/800 Gets FAA Nod
Powerplant offers more thrust and lower emissions
Regulations and Government
The Not-so-New Vision of Air Taxis
While the promise is renewed, air taxis have been here for some time.
Regulations and Government
FAA Names Boulter To Head Aviation Safety
Boulter formerly held position on acting basis
Airports
Dutch Government May Back Down on Schiphol Private Jet Ban
Aviation groups say Dutch government should delay Schiphol Airport cuts until November election
Regulations and Government
EASA Introduces VTOL Aircraft Policy Changes
Changes to rules for urban air mobility would need revisions to EU aviation regulations
Regulations and Government
Burning Questions at the Apex of Fire Fighting Season
U.S. officials are refiguring aerial firefighting requirements
Safety
FAA Stresses Legal Protection of Voluntary Reporting Programs
Issues reported under safety programs exempt from enforcement actions
Accidents
Russia's Safety Board Not Investigating Legacy 600 Crash
Main federal agency looking into accident as criminal case
Charter & Fractional
ANAC Grants Part 91K Approval to Brazil's Avantto
Operator started approval process in early 2022
Regulations and Government
International Team Arranges Rescue of Tally the Turtle
Turtles Fly Too racks up another turtle save
Accidents
Euro-registered Bizav Aircraft Fatalities Spike in 2022
Accidents involved crashes into the sea
Charter & Fractional
Aviation Orgs Question FAA over Proposed Public Charter Overhaul
Groups say proposal not based on data
