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
Oral Fluid Testing Added to DOT Drug-monitoring Program
The drug-testing program required by the FAA and other U.S. transportation agencies has been amended to include oral fluid testing.
Aircraft
Qatar Sends Two Head-of-state Aircraft to Coronation
An Airbus A340-300 and a Boeing BBJ 747-8 ferried Qatari delegation to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday.
Aircraft
Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia
NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Guilty of Drug Trafficking
Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin was found guilty of money laundering, wire fraud, and two counts of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine.
Environment
Satcom Direct Launching Automated Carbon Reporting Tool
Satcom Direct will unveil its new automated carbon emission reporting functionality this month at EBACE.
FBOs
Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities
The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
Regulations and Government
D.C. Think Tank Targets Private Aviation
The Institute for Policy Studies proposes a series of crippling taxes and regulation in its new study targeting business aviation.
Avionics
Buttigieg: July 1 Hard Deadline for 5G C-band Radalt Compliance
Airliners not in compliance will be banned from the U.S. in 2024.
Regulations and Government
Whitaker Reported as FAA Administrator Candidate
The White House declines to comment on whether it is considering former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker for the top post.
Regulations and Government
FAA Opens Public Review of Aviation Noise Policy
The FAA is seeking comments as it reviews how it approaches noise policies for all segments of aviation including spacecraft.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Li-ion Battery Supply Chain
Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?
Regulations and Government
FSF White Paper Aimed at Countries Allowing Russian Ops
The Flight Safety Foundation is providing warnings about the limitations and safety implications involving aircraft operating from Russia.
Airlines
FAA Activates New, Faster Routes along U.S. East Coast
The 169 new routes activated by the FAA on Monday replaces 'legacy' routes based on ground radar.
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team
An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Peregrine Expands Mexican STC List for CVRs
Peregrine expands AML/STC approvals for AFAC-mandated CVR and video recorders.
ATC
FAA Weighs Aircraft Versus Spacecraft Airspace Needs
With increasing space operations frequency and launch sites, the FAA is trying to strike a balance on aircraft and spacecraft airspace needs.
Regulations and Government
House Considers Funding Limits, Green Tax Credits Repeal
While the debt ceiling bill has little chance in the Senate, House Republicans are pushing for discretionary funding limits, repeals of green tax credits.
Regulations and Government
EASA Proposes Flight Dispatcher Rules
An EASA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to standardize flight dispatcher training across member states.
Regulations and Government
FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen To Depart Agency
Citing a desire to spend more time with family, FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen said he would leave the agency when a permanent nominee is named.
Regulations and Government
EASA Updates Third Country Operator Rules
EASA cleans, clarifiess, removes inconsistencies, and improves coherence of third-country-operator requirements.
Airlines
Asia-Pac Airlines Seek to Link Recovery with Sustainability
The EU’s numerous climate laws risk will impinge on the Asia-Pacific carriers operating into the bloc, warns the head of AAPA.
Regulations and Government
Government: Jailed Walker Continues To Run Hansen Helicopters
The U.S. government seeks to freeze Hansen Helicopters' assets prior to John Walker's sentencing.
Avionics
Skyryse Promises Affordable Automated IFR for General Aviation
The FAA recently determined that the FlightOS systems meets its means-of-compliance requirements, clearing a path to retrofit existing aircraft cockpits.
Regulations and Government
FAA Offers To Partner with NBAA To Ease Line-check Constraints
The FAA said it was willing to partner with NBAA to help raise awareness on policies that could help ease issues with constraints on line checks.
Regulations and Government
AviationManuals Named Guernsey 2-REG Trusted Vendor
AviationManuals status as a trusted vendor for the Guernsey aircraft registry helps its clients speed up processing times for aircraft registration.
Accidents
Court Acquits Airbus, Air France in AF447 Manslaughter Trial
Judges rule that prosecutors did not produce evidence of a direct connection between the actions of Airbus and Air France and the crash of AF447.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Designate Areas for Non-ID UAS Ops
The FAA has released a draft environmental assessment for areas where UAS can be flown without remote identification equipment.
Airlines
Sustainable Aviation Group Demands More Government Support
At the Sustainable Skies event in the UK, industry leaders called for more investment and urgent action to meet the net zero carbon goal by 2050.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Waiting for an FAA Letter?
Pilots awaiting FAA letters regarding medical condition reviews need to have some significant patience these days, given the complexities for such reviews.
Charter & Fractional
SETOps Event To Probe Market Opportunities in Europe
Experts explain how Europe could more fully exploit EASA rules allowing single-engine turbine aircraft to fly commercially at night and in IMC conditions.
