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
Congressional Observer: June 2004
Ah, yes, there is considerable trouble in River City, and it isn’t a pool hall like in the 1950s Broadway musical.
Regulations and Government
Signs of recovery tainted as EC wages regulatory assault
Two years on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Europe’s regional airlines are still struggling to recover from some of the toughest business conditions they
Airports
Dusseldorf imposes new slot fee
Germany’s Dusseldorf Airport is to introduce a new E160 ($176) “slot allocation charge” for each takeoff and landing, which operators have to pay even if t
Regulations and Government
Politics count more than need in PSO game
Local politics–not economic necessity or distance from commercial centers–might influence the administration of Europe’s public-service obligation (PSO) ai
Regulations and Government
FAA’s ASAP hasn’t flown with maintenance techs
The FAA’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is designed to identify and correct dangerous operational situations that might not come to the attention o
Regulations and Government
NTSB Closes Docket On Repair Station Security
The Transportation Security Administration’s notice of public meeting and request for comments on “Aircraft Repair Station Security” (Docket No.
Airports
FAA seeks input on Burbank noise program
The FAA is reviewing a proposed revision to the approved noise-compatibility program that was submitted for Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Calif.
Regulations and Government
Florida DOT bundles grant program
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant to support building an airline terminal complex at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in For
Regulations and Government
Senator calls for more R&D funding
The chairman of the Senate aviation subcommittee has called on his colleagues in Congress and the entire aerospace industry to make the restoration of fede
Regulations and Government
Washington Report: FAA Helps Cast a Wider WAAS Net
For the first couple of months this year, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey has been the most peripatetic agency head in recent years, making extended trips
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: May 2004
• Trillions, billions and chump-change millions appear to be the common denominations being bandied about in halls of Congress.
Regulations and Government
RAA attempts to decode mixed signals from feds
RAA director of technical affairs Dave Lotterer knows perhaps as well as anyone that good intentions at the FAA don’t necessarily translate into sound acti
Regulations and Government
ARC weighs in on new weight-and-balance AC
An aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) that includes five representatives from the regional airline industry has submitted the final draft of a proposal to
Rotorcraft
FAA Floats Special Rules for BA609 Certification
The FAA issued a request for comment on proposed airworthiness standards for certification of the Bell/Agusta BA609–“a multi-turbine-engine powered-lift ca
Regulations and Government
Who will succeed FAA Administrator Garvey?
After completing the first five-year term as FAA Administrator in history, Jane Garvey will step down on August 4–and there will likely be no deputy waitin
Regulations and Government
Eurocontrol’s Collection Authority Extended to Egypt
Egypt recently became the second North African nation to agree to give Eurocontrol responsibility for the billing and collection of its air navigation fees
Regulations and Government
FAA Reviewing Proposed Noise-abatement Programs
The FAA is reviewing proposed noise-compatibility programs submitted for Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Conn., and Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jos
Regulations and Government
Is air-tour proposal a problem or solution?
Judging from testimony at a hearing on the FAA’s new air-tour proposals, FAR Part 136 might be a solution in search of a problem.
Regulations and Government
Group Says No Rationale for Closing DCA to Genav
The Washington Airports Task Force, a private Virginia organization dedicated to promoting aviation in Virginia and the National Capital region, is the lat
Regulations and Government
TSA Suspends Enforcement of Certificate Revocation
Pilots and mechanics have been waiting since December for the Transportation Security Administration to act on Congress’ directive to incorporate a plan fo
Regulations and Government
Senate OKs bonus-depreciation extension
A one-year extension of the accelerated bonus depreciation for general aviation aircraft purchases was included in S.1637, the Jumpstart Our Business Stren
Aircraft
FAA Recommends Compliance with Learjet SB
Bombardier has issued a Service Bulletin for installing redesigned on-off placards for the oxygen bottle regulator in the Learjet 35 and 36, and the FAA ha
Regulations and Government
Drug/Alcohol NPRM Reopened for Comments
In February 2002 the FAA proposed to make it clear that each person who performs a safety-sensitive function directly or by contract for an employer (“incl
Aircraft
Airbus Airliners and ACJ Receive 180-min ETOPS OK
The European Aviation Safety Agency has granted 180-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval to Airbus for its A321, A320 and A319, includin
Regulations and Government
Operators prepare for Prnav in Europe
Starting in November, countries in Europe will start requiring operators to be approved for Precision Rnav (PRnav) if they intend to use their Rnav equipme
Regulations and Government
Bush moves to deflate GA relief bill
The General Aviation Industry Reparations Act (H.R.3347) encountered rough air when the Bush Administration asked lawmakers to put off a vote on the measur
