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.
ATC
European ‘single sky’ plan gains momentum
Launched in 1999 by European Commission vice president Loyola de Palacio, the move to create a single European sky (SES) for air traffic management and con
Regulations and Government
California shuts tax law loophole
California has amended its aircraft sales and use tax law, essentially closing a loophole that allowed buyers of aircraft and other big-ticket items to esc
Regulations and Government
Survey: most pilots oppose age regulation
Sixty-three percent of the more than 300 pilots responding to a survey on the NBAA Web site said there should be no maximum pilot age limit for operating t
Charter & Fractional
IBAC to propose int’l frax regs
When the ICAO Assembly meets in Montreal late this month, the International Business Aircraft Council (IBAC) will propose standardization of international
Regulations and Government
FAA Makes Its Case for User Fees
“The greatest flaw in the current system is the corporate jet versus the airline,” said FAA Administrator Marion Blakey.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Bill Sent to Congress
With a disclaimer that the move does not indicate endorsement, Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructur
Regulations and Government
FAA revises rules for campaign travel
The FAA has revised FAR Part 91.321 to clarify that private aircraft operators can transport candidates on campaign travel for state and local elective off
Regulations and Government
Congressioanl Observer March 2005
In his State of the Union message to Congress, President Bush laid out the broad and ambitious objectives and goals the administration hopes to achieve dur
ATC
Europe’s mode-S mandate creates confusion
A European mandate calling for mode-S transponder upgrades in transport-category airplanes is causing confusion for some U.S.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Takes Issue with New Helo Flotation Rules
It took the FAA more than three years to finalize its rules affecting the commercial air-tour industry and only 14 days after their publication for the NTS
Regulations and Government
FAA ready to change reviled age-60 rule
After a decades-long battle, the FAA capitulated to the court of international opinion in late January, announcing that it will propose a new rule to permi
Regulations and Government
New Taxi into Position and Hold Guidance
New taxi into position and hold (TIPH) guidance for pilots became effective February 5.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: March 2007
• After the November elections, House Democrats vowed to pass the “Six for ’06” bills (minimum wages, stem cell research, energy and so on) in the first 10
Regulations and Government
Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Regulations and Government
SIC Pilot Type Rating Notice Issued
New FAA Notice N8000.351 provides procedures on how to complete the application for second-in-command (SIC) pilot type ratings.
Regulations and Government
Watch for AD on Caravan Airspeed System
Comments are due March 5 on an FAA proposal to require a low-airspeed awareness system on Cessna 208 and 208B Caravans.
Regulations and Government
Boeing Gets FDR Comment Period Extended
Responding to a request from Boeing, the FAA has extended the comment deadline from February 13 to April 16 on its proposal amending digital flight data re
Regulations and Government
New Icing Guidance Affects VLJs
Manufacturers of very light jets (VLJs) will be affected by new Advisory Circular 23.1419-2D, which provides guidance in meeting Part 23 requirements for o
Regulations and Government
Industry Continues Crusade against User Fees
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) president and CEO Pete Bunce used the association’s annual industry review and market outlook briefing to
Regulations and Government
User fees included in proposed FAA budget
General aviation’s concerns found a firm basis last month when the FAA presented a reauthorization proposal that includes a more than 300-percent hike in t
Regulations and Government
Associations Respond to Part 61 Proposal
As the industry digests the more than 100 changes to Part 61 the FAA has proposed, some associations are taking positions on the more substantial changes.
Regulations and Government
Comment Period Extended on Repair Station Proposal
The FAA announced today a 45-day extension to the comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for repair stations that would revise the system
Regulations and Government
Associations Urge Feds To Delay Fuel Tax Revision
NBAA, the National Air Transportation Association and General Aviation Manufacturers Association recently urged the Department of Treasury to suspend the c
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Laud Action To Shelve New Tax Rules
Business aviation lobbyists yesterday applauded recent action taken by Republican lawmakers to shelve new tax rules in the 2005 Highway Bill designed to di
Regulations and Government
Action Taken To Narrow Scope of Insulation Rule
The FAA has issued clarifying bulletins, set up a team of specialists that can be contacted 24/7 and is considering amending its controversial rule upgradi
Regulations and Government
FAA Funding Scheme Greeted Coolly on Capitol Hill
With one congressman calling it “dead on arrival,” the FAA yesterday released its new proposal for financing the agency over the next 10 years, a plan that
Regulations and Government
Possible Mis-wiring Prompts Citation AD Proposal
A single report of a mis-wired APU fire-extinguishing bottle on a Citation X (Model 750) has prompted a proposed AD to require placing identification sleev
Regulations and Government
Corporate Airliners Affected by Fuel Tank Proposal
Large transport airplanes operated under Parts 91, 121 and 125 are the subject of an extensive proposal that realigns the design, installation and maintena
Regulations and Government
Boeing Gets FDR Comment Period Extended
Responding to a request by Boeing, the FAA has extended the comment deadline from today to April 16 on its proposal amending digital flight data recorder (
Regulations and Government
Hazmat Training Rules Revised
Part 135 on-demand operators and Part 145 repair stations will soon be
affected by revised hazardous materials transportation training requirements.
affected by revised hazardous materials transportation training requirements.
