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.
Aircraft
U.S. Selects Bell's V-280 Valor Tiltrotor For New Assault Aircraft
Bell's V-280 Valor tiltrotor technology beats Sikorsky and Boeing in battle to replace up to 4,000 Black Hawks for the U.S. Army.
Accidents
Bell 407 Tail Booms To Get Fresh Scrutiny
NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation
Regulations and Government
FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Prison Time
Lying to the FAA leads to prison for habitual felon.
Airlines
Europe's Transport Chief Calls on States to Stop Blocking SES
The implementation of the Single Europe Sky project could save up to 10 percent of CO2 emissions across the region by modernizing air traffic management.
Regulations and Government
Potted Planes Still Mean the Pokey
Marijuana law on the ground is different than law in the air.
Regulations and Government
The "No Surprises Act" is a License To Steal
The federal "No Surprises Act" places the air ambulance industry in financial peril, according to the Association of Air Medical Services.
Charter & Fractional
Krimson Aviation Plans New FBO in Northern Africa
The warring parties reportedly called a truce in Ethiopia’s civil war on November 2.
Accidents
NTSB Calls For Alaska Air Tour Special FAR
The NTSB says voluntary safety measures by Ketchikan air tour operators are 'ineffective' and calls on FAA for SFAR governance.
Airlines
IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees
The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.
Environment
UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability
Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.
Regulations and Government
MEBAA Chief Sounds Alarm on Environmental Campaign Against Bizav
Regional fuel companies say the onus is on commercial airlines in the region to drive SAF volumes.
Engines
EPA Revises Emissions Rules for Large Jet Engines
A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.
Aircraft
New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia
Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.
Airlines
Removal of EU Laws Creates Uncertainty for UK's Aviation Sector
Hundreds of European Union aviation-related laws could be scrapped under "sunsetting" provisions in the UK's post-Brexit Retained EU Law Bill.
Aircraft
FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Sanctions Maltese Aircraft Management Firm
The sanction against Emperor Aviation includes blocked property on eight of its business jets.
Aircraft
Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences
The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.
Regulations and Government
Australian Army Helicopter Ignited Massive Brushfire
Australian coroner's court is investigating a 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire, which was started by army helicopter’s search light.
Maintenance and Modifications
Isle of Man Approves AviationManuals' MEL Preamble
Approval from the Isle of Man registry means AviationManuals clients will see a reduction in minimum equipment list processing time.
Regulations and Government
FAA Extending Aircraft Registration Period to Seven Years
At the behest of Congress, the FAA is issuing a direct final rule that will extend the aircraft registration period from three years to seven years.
Aircraft
NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Demonstrator Gets Engine
First flight of NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic demonstration aircraft is expected early next year.
Charter & Fractional
World Cup Knockout Phase Brings Added Ad Hoc Congestion
Airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, and Jordan’s Aqaba are all able to handle aircraft parking during the event.
Airlines
ALPA Objects To ‘Alarming Increase’ in U.S. Visas for Pilots
The Air Line Pilots Association raises concern over U.S. airlines’ sponsorship of visas for "specialty occupations."
Regulations and Government
Air Ambulance H145 Dual Flameout Traced To IBF Icing
According to Norway’s Accident Investigation Board, ice-clogged inlet barrier filters likely caused the dual flameout on an Airbus H145 helicopter.
Avionics
Aviation Coalition Asks FAA for More Time on 5G Retrofits
Aviation coalition seeks more time to retrofit aircraft with radar altimeters resistant to 5G C-band interference.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Proposes Heli Crash-resistant Fuel Systems
EASA is proposing a rule that would require crash-resistant fuel systems in all in-production helicopters and most in-service rotorcraft.
Aircraft
European Protestors Block Business Aviation Airports
European environmental groups demanding a ban on all private jet flights this week tried to disrupt airports in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Regulations and Government
Av Groups to U.S. and Canada: Restore Nexus and Fast
Some 70 aviation and travel groups have asked the U.S. and Canadian governments to reopen programs that ease border crossings for vetted travelers.
Aircraft
China Approves Embraer's E190-E2 Airliner At Zhuhai Airshow
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
Accidents
NTSB: Icing Reported in Area of Fatal King Air Crash
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said there was moderate icing in the area where a King Air crashed on approach to Mid-Ohio Valley Airport.
