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
Aviation Industry Mourns Passing of Nick Fadugba
Fadugba founded and served as CEO of African Aviation Services
Aircraft
Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force
USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight
Accidents
Crew Error Caused Premier I Fatal Crash in Malaysia
Second-in-command pilot was not type rated in the business jet
Aircraft
Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF
Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
Safety
NTSB Calls for Certified Dispatchers, Expanded Manifests in Part 135
NTSB's new safety report explored more than 500 Part 135 accidents
Aircraft
Piper's Flagship M700 Gets FAA Nod for Unpaved Surfaces
Company also progressing on international validations for the turboprop-single airplane
ATC
DNC Brings Restrictions to Chicago Airspace Next Week
General aviation traffic at Midway International Airport will be affected
Aircraft
Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry
The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Regulations and Government
NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod
Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Weight Loss Medications and Aviators
FAA does allow pilots to use newer weight loss medications without special issuance approval
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Safety
New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance
Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
Training and Workforce
Beta Wins FAA Approval for Dual Control eVTOL Flight Training
Student pilots now authorized to fly Beta's Alia 250 eVTOL
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Move To Tighten Part 380 Security
Bill will call for Part 380 operations to meet airline requirements
Regulations and Government
Business Aviation Lauded at LABACE Opener
Brazil government officials praise industry for lending a helping hand and expanding access
Regulations and Government
Joby Seeks Australian Type Certification for eVTOL Aircraft
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has a bilateral agreement with the FAA
Regulations and Government
VistaJet Flight Brings Home Americans in Prisoner Swap
Detained journalists were accused of spying
Environment
Bizav Groups Urge Flexibility with Rules Guiding SAF
A coalition of eight wrote the USDA about the criticality of regulations surrounding feedstocks
Regulations and Government
Remembering GARA 30 Years Later: The Law that Changed the Trajectory of the Industry
Central figures pay homage to the General Aviation Revitalization Act
Regulations and Government
FAA's Whitaker Joins Speaker Lineup at NBAA-BACE
Appearance will mark Whitaker's first as FAA administrator
FBOs
Virginia Airport To Vote on Taking Over FBOs
Airport commission considers consolidating two service providers
Aircraft
Vertical's Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype Begins Flight Tests
The full-scale aircraft is the second prototype built by the company, and features new technology
Regulations and Government
Hong Kong Introducing Advance Passenger Info System
New rules apply to operators of international flights to/from Hong Kong
Training and Workforce
Georgia Bizjet Operator Scores Navy Training Contract
Phoenix Air Group will provide 10 Learjets for electronic warfare testing and evaluation
Regulations and Government
Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules
Document provides SMS guidance for Part 91, 135, and 121 operators
ATC
Newark ATC Control To Switch to Philadelphia Tracon
Move will relocate a dozen controllers from New York Tracon to Philadelphia
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
