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.
Environment
EU Commissioner Rebuts Calls for Bizjet Restrictions
Transport ministers from Austria, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland have backed taxes to reduce carbon emissions from business aviation flights.
Regulations and Government
HAI Slams Parks Air Tour Plans for South Dakota and Hawaii
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to strongly oppose draft air tour management plans at four national parks.
Aircraft
Boeing Max 7, 10 Programs Awash in FAA Documentation Work
Strict FAA paperwork requirements continue to hamper progress in certifying the Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
Accidents
Ketchikan Air Tour Safety Still Lacking, NTSB Finds
Federal safety experts say Alaskan air tour operators have not resolved all issues arising from a spate of accidents between 2007 and 2021.
Regulations and Government
Intentional Aircraft Crasher Pleads Guilty
A California man who intentionally crashed his airplane as an internet stunt and lied about it to investigators now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aircraft
Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'
Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Charter & Fractional
India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network
The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference
Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.
Environment
Prepping for Business Aviation's New Normal: Protests
An EBACE panel discussion partly focused on the fall-out from Tuesday's protests against business aviation and France's new ban on domestic flights.
Regulations and Government
Universal Adds CBP Reimbursable Services Locations
Universal Weather and Aviation has added 19 locations to its U.S. Customs and Border Protection reimbursable services program.
Aircraft
Web Manuals Intros Package for MRO Reg Changes
At EBACE, Web Manuals is offering a discounted maintenance tracking package to help MROs comply with coming regulatory changes.
Regulations and Government
Air Tour Management Plans in Works for Four National Parks
The FAA and the NPS have developed air tour management plans for four more national parks.
Environment
EASA Proposes Noise Standards for eVTOLs
EASA is proposing using heavy helicopter noise limits for eVTOLs until it can gather more data on the new vehicles to refine these standards.
Charter & Fractional
Flight-support Industry Ups Game To Face Down Array of Tests
Conflict, civil unrest, a state funeral, and fuel shortages have been cited as complexities the industry must confront.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees G700 Certification by Year-end, G800 Soon After
Gulfstream expects the delayed G700 certification to come by year's end, with G800 to follow by six to nine months, president Mark Burns said at EBACE.
Aircraft
GJC Sees Softening Bizjet Demand after Post-Covid Highs
According to market analysis by aircraft financier Global Jet Capital, business jet demand in the EMEA region is facing more headwinds.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier, GD To Offer Special-mission Global 6500 to Canada
The maritime patrol version of the Global offers a Canadian alternative to the Boeing P-8 Poseidon.
Fuel
UAS Underlines Business Aviation’s Sustainability Push
No matter how long it takes to ramp up SAF production volumes, Middle East bizav will continue to advocate green policies, said UAS CEO Omar Hosari.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Capital Costs and Skills Shortage Challenge UK Aerospace
The country's ADS trade association says members are struggling to invest due to high interest rates and inflation, as Brexit headaches continue.
Regulations and Government
Notam Improvement Act Steps Closer to Full Passage
The Senate approved an amended version of the Notam Improvement Act, bringing the bill closer to full passage.
Regulations and Government
Erickson Air Crane Gets FAA Night Vision Goggle Approval
Erickson will begin NVG night-time firefighting operations with its Air Cranes
Regulations and Government
Industry Orgs Urge Action on Aviation Training Bill
Twenty organizations are urging House Ways and Means Committee leaders to approve a bill that would extend 529 benefits
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Wins Part 145 Cert for Texas Facility
The FAA has awarded Part 145 repair station certification to Spirit Aeronautics’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
Engines
EASA Seeks To Make ETOPS Rules Clearer, More Consistent
The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reminds Operators of Rotorcraft Bird Strike Study
A new FAA Information for Operators reminds helicopter pilots of recommendations from a rotorcraft bird strike study.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training
The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.
Accidents
Search Suspended for Survivors of Downed Learjet
Search-and-rescue operations were suspended for three occupants of a Bombardier Learjet 36A that crashed into the sea off the California coast.
Regulations and Government
FAA Easing Aeromedical Rules for Mental Health Issues
FAA Revising Mental Health Cert Rules for Pilots
Charter & Fractional
Union Coalition Blasts JSX as Model for SkyWest Charters
The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department calls on the the U.S. DOT to review efforts to skirt Part 121 standards by Part 135 operators.
Aircraft
Receivership Commissioners Seek More Bids for Piaggio
Several attempts have been made to find a new owner for the maker of the Avanti Evo aircraft, since the company entered bankruptcy protection in 2019.
