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.
Accidents
NTSB: Pilots’ Race To Land Led to Gulfstream G150 Overrun
Aircraft substantially damaged in accident
Regulations and Government
FAA Eyeing Changes to Regs Regarding Public Charters
FAA action could push ops into Part 121
Safety
FAA Disburses $121M for Runway Safety Improvements
Funds will be used to reduce runway incursions
Rotorcraft
Owner of Hansen Supplier Spares Inc. Sentenced
Spares Inc. manufactured unapproved parts for Hansen Helicopters
Airports
International Bizav Arrivals Suspended at Shanghai Hongqiao
Improved business aviation facilities to reopen in six months
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet East OK'd To Work on Canadian-registered Aircraft
MRO provider gains Transport Canada approval
Rotorcraft
FAA Orders Emergency Inspection of Bell 407 Tail Rotors
Tail rotor disbonding could create catastrophic failure
Regulations and Government
NASA Research Plan Adds Low-noise, High-speed Bizjets
Agency plots research over next 20 years
Regulations and Government
GAMA Calls for Performance-based eVTOL Regulations
Group comments on FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulation
Regulations and Government
Gainjet Ireland Gets Airworthiness Review Approval
Irish approval covers nine bizjet models
Safety
Tradewind Aviation's SMS Receives FAA Approval
FAA signoff places Tradewind among few operators.
Regulations and Government
Transport Canada Readies New Instrument Approach Rules
Move aligns rules with international standards
Regulations and Government
Brazilian Aviation Tax Reform Up in the Air
Brazilian tax reforms remain ambiguous to bizav
Regulations and Government
EU Appoints Magda Kopczynska To Lead Transport Org
Experienced leader takes reins of EU's DG Move
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Notice Addresses Changes in Maintenance Certification Tests
A&P mechanic testing moves to an ACS process
Regulations and Government
Safety Talk: T&I Chair Graves on Protecting the 'Gold Standard'
T&I Chair Sam Graves discusses his desire to provide stability at the FAA, boost safety, and foster general aviation and AAM through the FAA bill.
Avionics
Spectrum Wars Continue Summer Sizzle
Global aviation industry continues to deal with safety, navigation issues posed by wireless 5G C-band and L-band systems.
Safety
DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Runway Incursion Prevention Efforts
Several high-profile runway incursions have occurred this year
Safety
FAA Updates Basis for Deicing Holdover Times
The agency's new guidance changes the calculations on ice deterrence effectiveness.
Regulations and Government
GAO: FAA Should Better Address Pilot Mental Issues
GAO review calls for removing barriers and for better policy on pilot mental health
Regulations and Government
HAI Urges Opposition to Proposed New Mexico Air Tour Ban
NPS and FAA want to ban air tour flights over the Bandelier National Monument
Avionics
Nav Canada Provides 90-Day ADS-B Transition Period
Canadian officials add grace period to ADS-B Transition due to supply issues
Safety
House FAA Bill To Boost Alaska Aviation Safety
The House version of the FAA reauthorization places a spotlight on weather-reporting equipment and ADS-B in Alaska.
Regulations and Government
EAA Leader Predicts Tough Time For FAA Reauthorization
Experimental Aircraft Association chairman and and CEO Jack Pelton thinks the FAA reauthorization bill may not get passed by the U.S. Senate.
Regulations and Government
Manny Aero Provides Update on Mexico ATC Fee Payments
Penalties could be in store for those who haven't paid their Mexican air navigation fees.
