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
Australia to revamp Civil Aviation Safety Authority
The structure of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will undergo a major overhaul as Minister for Transport and Regional Development Joh
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First Global on Australian Registry
The first Bombardier Global Express to be certified in Australia has started operation with Melbourne, Victoria-based Visy Board.
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California banner-tow ban nixed; Hawaii’s ban could be next
A ban enacted in September by the southern California coastal city of Huntington Beach on all aerial advertising flights in its airspace, which could have
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Natca miffed by FAA language
News that the FAA intends to declare ATC a “commercial activity” is not sitting well with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca), the uni
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Contractors Arrested for DOD Fueling Conspiracy
On Sunday, authorities arrested Christopher Cartwright and Paul Wilkinson in New York City,
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Av-friendly legislators take over control stick
In the upheaval over the remarks by ex-Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, Sen.
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NTSB targets college air travel policies
The NTSB has written a comprehensive letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recommending that all university athletic departments em
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Canadian bizav group assumes regulator role
Imagine the possibilities for improving the smoothness, costs and flexibility of obtaining and maintaining your corporate aircraft operational certificatio
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Alcohol and Drug Testing Rates To Remain Unchanged
The FAA determined that the minimum percentage rate for substance abuse testing this year will remain at 25 percent of covered aviation employees for rando
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FAA Issues Final Air-tour Rule
Effective January 23, the FAA is codifying the provisions of Title VIII of the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000.
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Congressional Observer: January 2003
As a result of the Congressional elections in November, the 108th Congress, due to convene early this month, will enjoy a Republican majority in both the S
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Fuel Tank Safety Rule Delayed by Six Months
The FAA has extended the deadline from June 6, 2004, to Dec.
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NATA’s Coyne vows to play hardball over DCA access
Suggesting that many of the new aviation rules issued in the name of security may be unconstitutional, National Air Transportation Association president Ji
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Reference Stall Speed Redefined
Future transport aircraft will have to meet a revised reference stall speed.
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Navajo Crash Probe Focusing on Baggage Door
The crash of a Piper Navajo Chieftain in Kodiak, Alaska, on Saturday might have been precipitated by the unexpected opening of a nose baggage door just aft
Charter & Fractional
Subpart K fails to clarify role of non-frax flight attendants
This spring the long-awaited Subpart K to FAR Part 91 regulations is expected to go
into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
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TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe
Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
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TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe
Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
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Flexjet Europe Reduces Flying Time Commitment
Bombardier Flexjet has reduced to 25 the minimum block of flying hours required to join the company’s Jet Membership charter program.
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Icing Safety Guidelines Updated
The FAA, in collaboration with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, recently updated and reprinted its popular guidelines on icing.
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Comprehensive Review of Part 135 Begins
The FAA has started its promised comprehensive review of Part 135 and Part 125.
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U.S. Faces Emissions Challenge
Former General Aviation Manufacturers Association president Ed Stimpson, now U.S.
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Congressional Observer: March 2003
In his State of the Union address, President Bush proposed cutting income tax and ending the double taxation of corporate dividends, both actions that woul
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Torqued: Take operational control rules seriously
TAG Aviation USA ended its dispute with the FAA by agreeing to pay a $10 million civil penalty (see '
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Operational Control for Part 91 on FAA’s Radar
The FAA’s scrutiny of Part 135 operational control has spurred an interest in operational control of Part 91 business jets.
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Senate Postpones Action on FAA Administrator
A Senate hearing on the nomination of acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell to become the next permanent head of the agency was canceled at the last min
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Hot Topic: Carbon Offsets
Aviation represents less than 3 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, but its contributions were a major focus at last month’s United Nations Framewor
