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.
Environment
NBAA-BACE Kicks Off with Sustainability Talks
Panel sessions focus on decarbonizing aviation
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals Unveils Public Library Data Importer
New tool vastly enhances access to compliance information for users
Charter & Fractional
UAS: Part 91 and International Bizav Traffic to U.S. Growing
Company sees an ‘exceptionally promising’ outlook for 2024
Aircraft
China Approves EHang EH216-S as World's First Type-certified eVTOL
Two-seat eVTOL can operate autonomously for passenger-carrying flights
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Dietary Supplements and Flying
Pilots need to be wary of everything they ingest
Security
Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty in Israel
The Ops Group has issued a "do not fly" alert warning of a shootdown risk for civil aircraft
Environment
Azzera's Celeste Emissions Reporting Platform To Go Live
The platform calculates, monitors, and reports aircraft emissions data
Security
CBP Tightens APIS Rules for Private Flights
CBP requires advance reporting of manifest and flight time changes
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Offer Strong Support for Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker calls safety, workforce, and future technologies top priorities
Security
Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety
Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Choctaw Nation, NATA To Build AAM Ecosystem in Oklahoma
Partnership will seek to connect communities with new air services
Regulations and Government
The Fight Against Public Charters is Heating Up
American Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association use a SkyWest Part 380 filing to push back against its use and JSX gets caught in the crosshairs.
Regulations and Government
Extensions Passed, Washington Faces New Deadlines
Congress has until end of year for FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
FAA Facing Shutdown, Lapse in Authorization
Training, taxes could halt if U.S. Congress doesn't reach agreements
Environment
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Cuts Bizav Traffic by 30 Percent
New movement and noise restrictions take effect at the Dutch airport from March 31, 2024
Regulations and Government
Comp Structures, Pay Bands, and Other Perplexing Topics
A discussion moderated by Christopher M. Broyhill, Ph.D., CAM.
Regulations and Government
Fanning Warns Greenhouse NPRM Poses Security Threat
Large contractors would need to report Scope 3 emissions
Aircraft
Britten-Norman Resumes UK Production of Islander
Planned merger with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions delayed, but work on hydrogen propulsion continues
Rotorcraft
USHST Summit Illuminates Helicopter IFR Issues
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team summit presses for wider adaptation of weather cameras, FAA reforms
Security
Azerbaijan Shuts Armenian Airspace as Conflict Escalates
Airspace closure not yet confirmed by EASA amid reported use of surface-to-air missiles
Rotorcraft
FAA Warns of Helo Parts from Data-plate Swapping
Data plate from wrecked Bell 206B allegedly attached to similar aircraft of 'unknown origin'
Security
Blog: Can Putin's BRICS Allies Be Trusted Trade Partners?
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are target markets for business aircraft sales
Environment
EASA To Take the Lead on Decarbonizing European Aviation
By 2050, 70 percent of fuel uploaded at European airports must be SAF and tankering will be discouraged
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Urge Washington Action
28 groups call on Senate to move on reauthorization, FAA nomination
Regulations and Government
Tennis Greats Graf, Agassi To Keynote NBAA-BACE
Both Graf and Agassi are revered for philanthropy along with tennis
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Revises UAS Safety Risk Managment Policy
Agency is trying to stay ahead of drone technology
Engines
Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 Engine for G700/800 Gets FAA Nod
Powerplant offers more thrust and lower emissions
Regulations and Government
White House Selects Whitaker To Lead FAA
Whitaker had been rumored for months for the spot
Regulations and Government
The Not-so-New Vision of Air Taxis
While the promise is renewed, air taxis have been here for some time.
