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
Brazilian Aviation Tax Reform Up in the Air
Brazilian tax reforms remain ambiguous to bizav
Regulations and Government
EU Appoints Magda Kopczynska To Lead Transport Org
Experienced leader takes reins of EU's DG Move
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Notice Addresses Changes in Maintenance Certification Tests
A&P mechanic testing moves to an ACS process
Regulations and Government
Safety Talk: T&I Chair Graves on Protecting the 'Gold Standard'
T&I Chair Sam Graves discusses his desire to provide stability at the FAA, boost safety, and foster general aviation and AAM through the FAA bill.
Avionics
Spectrum Wars Continue Summer Sizzle
Global aviation industry continues to deal with safety, navigation issues posed by wireless 5G C-band and L-band systems.
Safety
DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Runway Incursion Prevention Efforts
Several high-profile runway incursions have occurred this year
Safety
FAA Updates Basis for Deicing Holdover Times
The agency's new guidance changes the calculations on ice deterrence effectiveness.
Regulations and Government
GAO: FAA Should Better Address Pilot Mental Issues
GAO review calls for removing barriers and for better policy on pilot mental health
Regulations and Government
HAI Urges Opposition to Proposed New Mexico Air Tour Ban
NPS and FAA want to ban air tour flights over the Bandelier National Monument
Avionics
Nav Canada Provides 90-Day ADS-B Transition Period
Canadian officials add grace period to ADS-B Transition due to supply issues
Safety
House FAA Bill To Boost Alaska Aviation Safety
The House version of the FAA reauthorization places a spotlight on weather-reporting equipment and ADS-B in Alaska.
Regulations and Government
EAA Leader Predicts Tough Time For FAA Reauthorization
Experimental Aircraft Association chairman and and CEO Jack Pelton thinks the FAA reauthorization bill may not get passed by the U.S. Senate.
Regulations and Government
Manny Aero Provides Update on Mexico ATC Fee Payments
Penalties could be in store for those who haven't paid their Mexican air navigation fees.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Bill Clears House with Strong Support
U.S. Senate action on FAA reauthorization remained uncleared as the House easily passes its version, side-stepping some of the more contentious issues.
Rotorcraft
Coulson Helos Tapped for SoCal Quick Reaction Force
Coulson will provide a trio of CH-47 firefighting helicopters to Southern California's Quick Reaction Force.
Aircraft
China Approves Amphibious Aircraft for Firefighting
AVIC's new AG600 Kunlong amphibious aircraft will also be used for emergency missions, including maritime search and rescue flights.
Regulations and Government
Sen. Markey Calls for Higher Taxes on 'Fat Cat' Jets
In a return to the "fat cat" characterization of business jets, Sen. Edward Markey is offering legislation to vastly increase fuel taxes on such aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H175 Certified in China
Chinese certification of the Airbus H175 super-medium twin-engine helicopter clears the way for deliveries in the country later this year.
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Heads to House Floor
The House will consider a comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Operators Warned about Polish Pax Data Enforcement
With more attention now being paid to passenger name record enforcement by Polish board guards, aircraft operators will be given less leeway.
Training and Workforce
FAA Evaluating Loft Dynamics VR Helo Sims
Loft Dynamics' VR sims for R22 and H125 helos will be installed at the FAA's Hughes Center for Evaluation Loft Dynamics' VR sims for R22 and H125 helos will be installed at the FAA's Hughes Center for Evaluation
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill To Take Center Stage in House this Week
The House Rules Committee is set to set the parameters for a full House vote this week with some amendments, including one involving FBOS, drawing fire.
Regulations and Government
Belgian Government Considers New Air Traffic Noise Limit
Proposed cuts to aircraft noise could impact business aviation, as could possible restrictions on domestic private jet movements.
Regulations and Government
Helicopter Pilot Cited for Grand Teton Park Landing
A helicopter pilot faces federal charges after allegedly illegally landing in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Accidents
Night Winching Near-collision Prompts Reforms
A helicopter nearly hit cliff while winching paramedic during night-time search and rescue mission prompting regulations and additional NVG training.
Regulations and Government
ALPA Ups Opposition to DOT Part 380 Public Charter Rule
The Air Line Pilots Association cited JSX as an example of what it called a scheduled carrier using a "regulatory loophole."
Regulations and Government
EBAA Ambassadors Meet at MedAire's London Center
Companies willing to speak up for business aviation learned how the industry is responding to crises around the world, and rising demand for support.
Regulations and Government
Woman Accused of Pocketing $80,000 in Honor Flight Donations
Joni Nogay faces felony theft charges for appropriating donations intended to finance veteran honor flights to Washington, D.C.
Airports
London City Airport To Appeal Block on Capacity Limits
The privately owned airport intends to challenge the recent rejection of plans to allow longer operator hours and increase the cap on passenger numbers.
Regulations and Government
Portugal Rolls Out Private Aviation Carbon-emissions Tax
Flying out of Portugal just got more expensive for business aviation.
