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
FAA Seeks Expanded Use of U.S. Agents in Cert Actions
In a move to lower the agency's cost and speed up processing, the FAA is proposing to require individuals abroad to use U.S. agents for certain services.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Begins Consideration of FAA Bill
The House T&I Committee began a marathon session to wade through nearly 170 amendments as it considered the five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: FAA Medical Document Submission Improvements
Aviation Medical Examiners now have the ability to upload a pilot’s required medical documentation to the FAA website, saving review time for medicals.
Regulations and Government
FAA Floats Certification Path for Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor
The FAA is seeking public comment on certification standards it has developed for the Leonardo AW609 civil tiltrotor.
Accidents
NTSB Reiterates Part 135 SE Exclusion Recommendations
After another similar accident, the NTSB again recommended that single-engine commercial ops be included in load manifest regs under FAR 135.63(c).
Regulations and Government
House Releases Sweeping FAA Reauthorization Package
The just-introduced House FAA reauthorization bill looks to address many key issues in charter, business aviation, and general aviation.
Regulations and Government
DOT Realigns Leadership with Trottenberg at FAA Helm
DOT COO and Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg is stepping in to replace Billy Nolen as acting FAA administrator, one of several changes DOT announced.
Regulations and Government
FAA Set to Publish eVTOL Pilot Training Requirements
The advanced air mobility sector needs a path to recruiting and training large numbers of pilots to fly new eVTOL aircraft.
Environment
German Protesters Damage Citation CJ1+ with Orange Paint
In the latest of a spate of attacks by European environmental protestors, a Cessna Citation was defaced with orange paint at Sylt Airport in Germany.
Aircraft
Phenom 100 Stall Accidents Spur Special Safety Bulletin
Brazil's ANAC has issued a special airworthiness bulletin for the Embraer Phenom 100 light jet following accidents in icing conditions.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Surf Air Mobility To Go Public on NYSE
Flight booking platform Surf Air plans to list its stock in an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Asks Congress To Update 135 Pilot Rest, Duty Regs
NBAA's Bolen asked Congress to strengthen regulations surrounding Part 135 pilot rest and duty time as part of a larger overarching aviation bill.
Environment
UK Proposes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate from 2025
A proposal from the UK government would mandate widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel starting in 2025.
Regulations and Government
HAI Slams Parks Air Tour Plans for South Dakota and Hawaii
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to strongly oppose draft air tour management plans at four national parks.
Environment
EU Commissioner Rebuts Calls for Bizjet Restrictions
Transport ministers from Austria, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland have backed taxes to reduce carbon emissions from business aviation flights.
Aircraft
Boeing Max 7, 10 Programs Awash in FAA Documentation Work
Strict FAA paperwork requirements continue to hamper progress in certifying the Boeing 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
Regulations and Government
Intentional Aircraft Crasher Pleads Guilty
A California man who intentionally crashed his airplane as an internet stunt and lied about it to investigators now faces up to 20 years in prison.
Accidents
Ketchikan Air Tour Safety Still Lacking, NTSB Finds
Federal safety experts say Alaskan air tour operators have not resolved all issues arising from a spate of accidents between 2007 and 2021.
Aircraft
Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'
Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Charter & Fractional
India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network
The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference
Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.
Regulations and Government
Universal Adds CBP Reimbursable Services Locations
Universal Weather and Aviation has added 19 locations to its U.S. Customs and Border Protection reimbursable services program.
Environment
Prepping for Business Aviation's New Normal: Protests
An EBACE panel discussion partly focused on the fall-out from Tuesday's protests against business aviation and France's new ban on domestic flights.
Regulations and Government
Air Tour Management Plans in Works for Four National Parks
The FAA and the NPS have developed air tour management plans for four more national parks.
Aircraft
Web Manuals Intros Package for MRO Reg Changes
At EBACE, Web Manuals is offering a discounted maintenance tracking package to help MROs comply with coming regulatory changes.
Aircraft
GJC Sees Softening Bizjet Demand after Post-Covid Highs
According to market analysis by aircraft financier Global Jet Capital, business jet demand in the EMEA region is facing more headwinds.
Charter & Fractional
Flight-support Industry Ups Game To Face Down Array of Tests
Conflict, civil unrest, a state funeral, and fuel shortages have been cited as complexities the industry must confront.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees G700 Certification by Year-end, G800 Soon After
Gulfstream expects the delayed G700 certification to come by year's end, with G800 to follow by six to nine months, president Mark Burns said at EBACE.
Environment
EASA Proposes Noise Standards for eVTOLs
EASA is proposing using heavy helicopter noise limits for eVTOLs until it can gather more data on the new vehicles to refine these standards.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier, GD To Offer Special-mission Global 6500 to Canada
The maritime patrol version of the Global offers a Canadian alternative to the Boeing P-8 Poseidon.
