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.
ATC
Philippine Probe Rules Out Sabotage in New Year’s ATC Power Outage
An Philippine Senate investigation found no evidence of sabotage or a cybersecurity attack relating to Manila’s January 1 air traffic control power outage.
Regulations and Government
TSA Issues Cybersecurity Requirements for Aviation Industry
TSA-regulated aviation industry stakeholders will need to tighten their cybersecurity due to a new emergency amendment from the agency.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Lash FAA's Proposed 5G AD
A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.
Regulations and Government
HAI Explores Rebranding To Reflect Evolving Priorities
The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.
Regulations and Government
House Aviation Panel Turns Focus Onto General Aviation
The House aviation subcommittee next is looking at general aviation issues as works toward a draft FAA bill.
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Chooses CAMP Health Management Tools
Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.
Airlines
Airlines Fight New Flight Caps at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Aircraft
AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Regulations and Government
Republicans Urge Biden To Withdraw FAA Nomination
Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Regulations and Government
FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards
Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
Charter & Fractional
Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023
‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
Airports
Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance
Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Regulations and Government
Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market
FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Charter & Fractional
Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS
A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.
Accidents
PC-12 Crash Is Third Guardian Flight Fatal Accident
Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.
Regulations and Government
Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of
Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Regulations and Government
MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version
The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.
Accidents
AINsight: Keep It Clean
The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.
Airlines
IAG Relaunches Plan to Acquire Spain's Air Europa
The European airline group's move appears to be part of a new wave of consolidation in the industry that will be subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Environment
Bunce: Bizav Between 'Rock and Hard Place' on Environment in Europe
Business aviation is facing increasing environmental pressures in Europe but is prevented from taking steps such as SAF use, GAMA's Bunce warns.
Avionics
Skyryse Gets FAA Nod for FlightOS STC Applications
Skyryse aims to install its FlightOS automated flight deck on existing aircraft such as the Robinson R66 helicopter.
Airlines
SriLankan Airlines Chases Foreign Income with Route Reboot
The state-owned carrier may once again be partly privatized as the Sri Lankan government deals with fallout from a financial crisis.
Airports
HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.
Airlines
Indonesian Officials Seek Release of Captured Airline Pilot
Papuan independence rebels have threatened to kill Susi Air pilot Philip Merthens if Indonesia will not recognize the territory's independence.
Accidents
NTSB Unveils Graphic Data Tool for Genav Accidents
The NTSB has introduced an interactive graphic tool enabling researchers to visualize data about general aviation accidents.
Regulations and Government
Aerial Firefighters Form Association
United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.
Airports
FAA Issues Airport SMS Mandate
In an effort to improve safety at the busiest U.S. airports, the FAA has issued a rule requiring the adoption of safety management systems.
ATC
RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops
RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.
Maintenance and Modifications
AviationManuals Launches Part 135 Digital Record System
An electronic manual recordkeeping system from AviationManuals meets FAA Part 135 requirements for digital records management.
Regulations and Government
ALPA Head Urges Streamlining of Notam System
ALPA president Ambrosi pushed for stable funding for notam system streamlining, while FAA chief Nolen said the project is about "halfway there."
