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.
Charter & Fractional
AINsight: Buying/Selling a Part 135 Air Charter Business
Buying a charter operator bypasses a long application process
Aircraft
Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink
Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Safety
PC-24 Loss of Control Incident Under Investigation
Aircraft suddenly lost 1,000 feet in altitude while climbing through 24,000 feet
Airlines
Middle East Airline Fleet Replenishment Slowed By Program Delays
Today, 795 Airbus aircraft fly in service in the Middle East region compared with 727 for Boeing.
Aircraft
Gulf States Grasp Advanced Air Mobility Opportunities
Archer Aviation and Lilium will both display eVTOL aircraft at the Dubai Airshow
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues Part 135 Runway Obstacle Analysis Reminder
Some operators found lacking in takeoff safety path analysis
Security
Turkey Bans Business Aviation Flights En Route to Armenia
An overflight ban imposed on an Armenian airline has been retained for all private aircraft, according to the Ops Group
Environment
4Air's PolicyWatch Service Tracks Environmental Legislation
New service helps companies avoid getting caught out by new requirements
Regulations and Government
CBP Revises Guidance on Changed APIS Manifests
Operators need to retransmit manifests when changes occur
Regulations and Government
Ethanol Trade Urges New Standard for SAF CO2 Accounting
The group is petitioning for the adoption of another method of assigning tax incentives
Regulations and Government
EBAA Appoints Holger Krahmer as New Secretary General
The European business aviation group's new leader comes from the automotive industry
Regulations and Government
EPA Orders Hydrofluorocarbon Drawdown
The drawdown includes aircraft parts, manufacturing, and maintenance
Regulations and Government
Senate Gives Unanimous Approval for Whitaker FAA Nom
Whitaker received wide support from industry and government
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanctions Force Russian Companies To Refurb Aging Airliners
Preowned Tupolev Tu-204 and Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft are now being sourced as bizjet replacements
Regulations and Government
Senate Schedules Vote on Whitaker Nomination
Senate confirmation could come on Tuesday
Fuel
Aviation Groups Urge Orderly Removal of Lead from Avgas
EPA guidance confirms danger to public health from leaded aviation fuel
Charter & Fractional
Charter Brokers and Operators Address Sustainability
The Air Charter Association's Broker-Operator Forum met at FlyingGroup's headquarters in Belgium
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
UAS International Trip Support Adds Customs, Tax Services
UAS is a member of CBP's after-hours services program
Regulations and Government
EASA Could Increase Pilot Age Limit For HEMS Operations
The air safety agency has submitted its official Opinion on possible rule changes to the European Commission
FBOs
Banyan Tapped for CBP Reimbursable Program at KFXE
The FBO can now request after-hours Customs clearance for clients arriving late
Charter & Fractional
Majority Oppose FAA's Change to Part 380 Flight Rules
Trade groups NBAA, GAMA, HAI, and NATA among those opposing a switch to Part 121 scheduled operations
Safety
Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace
Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Association Names New Ops Chair
Gama Aviation executive Paul Cremer is taking over as chair from Wally Epton
Environment
Business Aviation Groups Criticize EU Green Investment Criteria
Standards exclude business aircraft from sustainability investment
Regulations and Government
Av Groups Warn Part 380 Changes Would Curb Service
Business and general aviation groups stress Part 380 changes are not justified
Training and Workforce
NGPA at Forefront of Industry's Struggle for More Diversity
The NGPA claims to have 5,000 active members and 11,000 supporters in its network.
Regulations and Government
Carr: More Needs To Be Done To Dispel Mental Health Myths
FAA is combating pilot fears on seeking help
Regulations and Government
Flight Pro Releases Trip-planning Tablet App
Flight Pro Connect app consolidates trip planning information
FBOs
Flight Ops Customers Get Direct Access to Trip Support
Flight details will be automatically transferred to MyAirOps's trip support team
