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
Eurocontrol’s Collection Authority Extended to Egypt
Egypt recently became the second North African nation to agree to give Eurocontrol responsibility for the billing and collection of its air navigation fees
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FAA Reviewing Proposed Noise-abatement Programs
The FAA is reviewing proposed noise-compatibility programs submitted for Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Conn., and Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jos
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Is air-tour proposal a problem or solution?
Judging from testimony at a hearing on the FAA’s new air-tour proposals, FAR Part 136 might be a solution in search of a problem.
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Group Says No Rationale for Closing DCA to Genav
The Washington Airports Task Force, a private Virginia organization dedicated to promoting aviation in Virginia and the National Capital region, is the lat
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TSA Suspends Enforcement of Certificate Revocation
Pilots and mechanics have been waiting since December for the Transportation Security Administration to act on Congress’ directive to incorporate a plan fo
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Senate OKs bonus-depreciation extension
A one-year extension of the accelerated bonus depreciation for general aviation aircraft purchases was included in S.1637, the Jumpstart Our Business Stren
Aircraft
FAA Recommends Compliance with Learjet SB
Bombardier has issued a Service Bulletin for installing redesigned on-off placards for the oxygen bottle regulator in the Learjet 35 and 36, and the FAA ha
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Drug/Alcohol NPRM Reopened for Comments
In February 2002 the FAA proposed to make it clear that each person who performs a safety-sensitive function directly or by contract for an employer (“incl
Aircraft
Airbus Airliners and ACJ Receive 180-min ETOPS OK
The European Aviation Safety Agency has granted 180-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval to Airbus for its A321, A320 and A319, includin
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Operators prepare for Prnav in Europe
Starting in November, countries in Europe will start requiring operators to be approved for Precision Rnav (PRnav) if they intend to use their Rnav equipme
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Bush moves to deflate GA relief bill
The General Aviation Industry Reparations Act (H.R.3347) encountered rough air when the Bush Administration asked lawmakers to put off a vote on the measur
Regulations and Government
DOT IG: FAA bungled modernization projects
It is no secret that the FAA in the last several months has been forced to shelve a number of important ATC modernization projects.
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Bizav shines brightly in FAA’s crystal ball
Business aviation continues to be a bright spot in the FAA’s annual aviation forecast, with top executives of two business jet manufacturers and the leadin
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Owners have 60 days to update address
As part of an increase in the FAA’s regulatory enforcement program, aircraft owners must, within 60 days of June 1, complete and return the triennial aircr
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TSA eases international ops waivers
The Transportation Security Administration confirmed late last month that it decided to suspend the current “three trip” monthly frequency requirement nece
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EASA’s certification pricing will produce no profit margin
The newly formed European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is crafting a pricing policy for the certifications it can now grant.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Project begins for assimilating UAVs in NAS
A four-year, NASA-led project began last month to determine the requirements and procedures for safely integrating the operation of unmanned aerial vehicle
Regulations and Government
FAA To Mandate ADS-B Equipage by 2020
The FAA today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Goes Into Overtime
While machinations continue on future funding of the FAA, the House and Senate last week approved a six-week extension of the current law.
Regulations and Government
NTSB overturns FAA certificate revocation
In an unusual move, the NTSB reversed an FAA emergency certificate revocation against Michael Tarascio, owner and former chief pilot of Air East Management
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Special-issue medical renewals streamlined
Twenty medical conditions that are serious enough to require special issuance (SI) first- and second-class medicals can now be cleared by an aviation medic
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ALPA surveying members on age 60 rule
Members of the Air Line Pilots Association will be asked their views on the Age 60 mandatory retirement rule for airline pilots.
Regulations and Government
Despite Convention, NBAA Still Active on Hill
Aviation interests on Capitol Hill don’t come to a stop just because the NBAA Convention is being held.
Regulations and Government
DOT secretary ‘concerned’ by House stance on user fees
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters voiced disapproval of the recently passed House FAA Reauthorization Bill at the opening ceremonies of the 60th Annual
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Lobby groups keep focus on FAA funding stream
With Congress back in Washington, D.C., after its long summer hiatus, the propaganda war between general aviation and airlines continued apace, with lawmak
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Security rule changes likely for bizav flights
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last month issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would require more detailed information about arriv
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NetJets Europe starts program to offset carbon emissions
NetJets Europe is building carbon offsetting costs into its fractional ownership prices in a bid to become a carbon-neutral operation by 2012.
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Outgoing Administrator urges focus on funding
In her final speech before the Washington Aero Club last month, former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey chided the airlines for causing most of their own de
