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
NY Legislators Push To Close West 30th Street Heliport
New efforts to limit helicopter traffic over New York are expected following Gov. Kathy Hochul's veto last week of 'Stop the Chop' act.
Regulations and Government
Congress Eliminates Experimental Training LODA Mandate
A Congress[passed removing a mandate requiring a LODA for flight training in experimental aircraft addresses a July 2021 directive.
Regulations and Government
New York Governor Vetoes Helicopter Noise Bill
Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
Regulations and Government
Florida County Ends Decades-long Jet Ban at KLNA
Following a court verdict in support of the FAA, Florida's Palm Beach County has dropped its longstanding jet ban at Palm Beach County Park Airport.
Environment
SAF Production Proliferates But Aviation Has a Long Way To Go
New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
Environment
New York Governor Urged To Veto Helicopter Noise Bill
New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
Regulations and Government
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Piloting without License
Despite having his pilots license pulled by the FAA, a Massachusetts man continued to fly a helicopter, earning himself a prison sentence.
Environment
Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets
Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
Environment
Industry Orgs Query IRS Over SAF Production Incentives
With two major SAF production tax incentive programs on the horizon, NBAA and other aviation stakeholders are seeking IRS guidance and assurance.
Regulations and Government
Vancouver Airspace Redesign Project Takes Flight
Nav Canada is seeking feedback on its Vancouver airspace modernization project.
Regulations and Government
SPA: Saudi Arabia Suffering from Dearth of Charter Aircraft
Saudia Private Aviation says that some 94 percent of its air charter orders are going “unsatisfied” due to lack of available aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Middle East Key Location for Boeing Business Jets
Governments, VVIPs, charter companies, and corporations in the Middle East and North Africa are home to 29 percent of the BBJ fleet.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Why Pilots Want Thorough AME Exams
Pilots should welcome thorough medical exams since it's better to find small problems now rather than wait to turn into big issues that require grounding.
Aircraft
U.S. Selects Bell's V-280 Valor Tiltrotor For New Assault Aircraft
Bell's V-280 Valor tiltrotor technology beats Sikorsky and Boeing in battle to replace up to 4,000 Black Hawks for the U.S. Army.
Accidents
Bell 407 Tail Booms To Get Fresh Scrutiny
NTSB calls on FAA to impose stricter inspection regime after Bell 407 in-flight tail boom separation
Regulations and Government
FAA Document Fraud Case Ends with Prison Time
Lying to the FAA leads to prison for habitual felon.
Airlines
Europe's Transport Chief Calls on States to Stop Blocking SES
The implementation of the Single Europe Sky project could save up to 10 percent of CO2 emissions across the region by modernizing air traffic management.
Regulations and Government
Potted Planes Still Mean the Pokey
Marijuana law on the ground is different than law in the air.
Regulations and Government
The "No Surprises Act" is a License To Steal
The federal "No Surprises Act" places the air ambulance industry in financial peril, according to the Association of Air Medical Services.
Charter & Fractional
Krimson Aviation Plans New FBO in Northern Africa
The warring parties reportedly called a truce in Ethiopia’s civil war on November 2.
Accidents
NTSB Calls For Alaska Air Tour Special FAR
The NTSB says voluntary safety measures by Ketchikan air tour operators are 'ineffective' and calls on FAA for SFAR governance.
Environment
UK Aerospace Industry Raises Concerns over Political Instability
Member companies of the ADS group say the UK lacks clear political leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges to the industry's competitiveness.
Airlines
IATA Slams 30% Increase in North Atlantic Airspace Fees
The airline industry group has demanded that Danish and Icelandic air navigation service providers reverse planned airspace fees averaging 30 percent.
Engines
EPA Revises Emissions Rules for Large Jet Engines
A new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency establishes particle matter standards for most jet engines.
Regulations and Government
MEBAA Chief Sounds Alarm on Environmental Campaign Against Bizav
Regional fuel companies say the onus is on commercial airlines in the region to drive SAF volumes.
Aircraft
New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia
Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.
Airlines
Removal of EU Laws Creates Uncertainty for UK's Aviation Sector
Hundreds of European Union aviation-related laws could be scrapped under "sunsetting" provisions in the UK's post-Brexit Retained EU Law Bill.
Aircraft
FAA To Add Powered-lift Aircraft to Air Carrier Category
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed amendment to prepare the way for eVTOL air taxi services with commercial carriers including United Airlines.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Sanctions Maltese Aircraft Management Firm
The sanction against Emperor Aviation includes blocked property on eight of its business jets.
Aircraft
Russia Rejects MH17 Guilty Verdict, Life Sentences
The Dutch government summons Russia’s ambassador after court sentences three suspects to life in prison for destroying Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17.
