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.
Fuel
UAS Underlines Business Aviation’s Sustainability Push
No matter how long it takes to ramp up SAF production volumes, Middle East bizav will continue to advocate green policies, said UAS CEO Omar Hosari.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Capital Costs and Skills Shortage Challenge UK Aerospace
The country's ADS trade association says members are struggling to invest due to high interest rates and inflation, as Brexit headaches continue.
Regulations and Government
Notam Improvement Act Steps Closer to Full Passage
The Senate approved an amended version of the Notam Improvement Act, bringing the bill closer to full passage.
Regulations and Government
Erickson Air Crane Gets FAA Night Vision Goggle Approval
Erickson will begin NVG night-time firefighting operations with its Air Cranes
Regulations and Government
Industry Orgs Urge Action on Aviation Training Bill
Twenty organizations are urging House Ways and Means Committee leaders to approve a bill that would extend 529 benefits
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Wins Part 145 Cert for Texas Facility
The FAA has awarded Part 145 repair station certification to Spirit Aeronautics’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
Engines
EASA Seeks To Make ETOPS Rules Clearer, More Consistent
The European air safety agency is proposing to incorporate most aspects of ICAO requirements for extended diversion time operations into its regulations.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reminds Operators of Rotorcraft Bird Strike Study
A new FAA Information for Operators reminds helicopter pilots of recommendations from a rotorcraft bird strike study.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training
The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.
Accidents
Search Suspended for Survivors of Downed Learjet
Search-and-rescue operations were suspended for three occupants of a Bombardier Learjet 36A that crashed into the sea off the California coast.
Regulations and Government
FAA Easing Aeromedical Rules for Mental Health Issues
FAA Revising Mental Health Cert Rules for Pilots
Charter & Fractional
Union Coalition Blasts JSX as Model for SkyWest Charters
The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department calls on the the U.S. DOT to review efforts to skirt Part 121 standards by Part 135 operators.
Aircraft
Receivership Commissioners Seek More Bids for Piaggio
Several attempts have been made to find a new owner for the maker of the Avanti Evo aircraft, since the company entered bankruptcy protection in 2019.
Regulations and Government
Oral Fluid Testing Added to DOT Drug-monitoring Program
The drug-testing program required by the FAA and other U.S. transportation agencies has been amended to include oral fluid testing.
Aircraft
Qatar Sends Two Head-of-state Aircraft to Coronation
An Airbus A340-300 and a Boeing BBJ 747-8 ferried Qatari delegation to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday.
Regulations and Government
Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Guilty of Drug Trafficking
Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin was found guilty of money laundering, wire fraud, and two counts of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine.
Aircraft
Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia
NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.
FBOs
Abu Dhabi’s Serenity Aviation To Scope Global Opportunities
The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.
Regulations and Government
D.C. Think Tank Targets Private Aviation
The Institute for Policy Studies proposes a series of crippling taxes and regulation in its new study targeting business aviation.
Environment
Satcom Direct Launching Automated Carbon Reporting Tool
Satcom Direct will unveil its new automated carbon emission reporting functionality this month at EBACE.
Avionics
Buttigieg: July 1 Hard Deadline for 5G C-band Radalt Compliance
Airliners not in compliance will be banned from the U.S. in 2024.
Regulations and Government
Whitaker Reported as FAA Administrator Candidate
The White House declines to comment on whether it is considering former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker for the top post.
Airlines
FAA Activates New, Faster Routes along U.S. East Coast
The 169 new routes activated by the FAA on Monday replaces 'legacy' routes based on ground radar.
Regulations and Government
FAA Opens Public Review of Aviation Noise Policy
The FAA is seeking comments as it reviews how it approaches noise policies for all segments of aviation including spacecraft.
Regulations and Government
FSF White Paper Aimed at Countries Allowing Russian Ops
The Flight Safety Foundation is providing warnings about the limitations and safety implications involving aircraft operating from Russia.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Struggles with Sustainable Li-ion Battery Supply Chain
Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade as new electric aircraft fleets take to the skies. Will the U.S. be ready?
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team
An independent team established by the FAA of six aviation experts will recommend safety improvements in the nation’s air traffic system.
Regulations and Government
EASA Proposes Flight Dispatcher Rules
An EASA notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to standardize flight dispatcher training across member states.
Regulations and Government
House Considers Funding Limits, Green Tax Credits Repeal
While the debt ceiling bill has little chance in the Senate, House Republicans are pushing for discretionary funding limits, repeals of green tax credits.
ATC
FAA Weighs Aircraft Versus Spacecraft Airspace Needs
With increasing space operations frequency and launch sites, the FAA is trying to strike a balance on aircraft and spacecraft airspace needs.
