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
Federal Air Mobility Coordination Act Becomes Law
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Heads Pledge Continued Cooperation
Nolen, Ky cite agency cooperation on SAF, AAM
Regulations and Government
NBAA Places BACE's Chips on Las Vegas
NBAA is planning to station BACE in Las Vegas for the next four years as it conducts a trial of hosting the convention in a single location.
Regulations and Government
Bluetail Unveils Digital Part 135 Conformity Tool
Aircraft records platform Bluetail has introduced a new module aimed at easing the workload for Part 135 conformity.
Airlines
EU and ASEAN Sign First Bloc-to-Bloc Open Skies Agreement
Under the EU-ASEAN comprehensive air transport agreement, airlines of the EU and ASEAN can fly any number of services between both regions.
Regulations and Government
GJC: Industry in ‘Resilient Position’ To Weather Any Recession
Global Jet Capital’s second-quarter briefing said business-jet flight operations and transactions increased during the period.
Regulations and Government
Australia Issues Draft AC on Pilot Supervision
A new draft Advisory Circular from Australia's CASA delves into pilot supervision for certain aircraft operators.
ATC
FAA Notam Prohibits Bizav from CPDLC En Route Trial
A September 24 notam prohibits most general and business aviation aircraft from taking part in the CPDLC en route trial due to avionics performance issues.
Regulations and Government
UK CAA Publishes Mx Guide for Light Jets, Turboprops
The UK Civil Aviation Authority guide is aimed at providing light jet and turboprop owners a better understanding of airworthiness regulations.
Charter & Fractional
Deadline Looms for Australia's SMS Rules
Charter and other commercial air transport operators in Australia will need to have safety management systems in place by December 2024.
Accidents
Emergency AD on Otters Follows Fatal Accident
The FAA has issued an emergency AD for visual inspections of the left-hand elevator auxiliary spars on DHC-3 Turbine Otters.
Environment
Unleaded Avgas: FAA Approves Fleet, EPA Preps Regs
The FAA authorized all piston aircraft to use unleaded avgas, while the EPA is taking steps to phase out lead in fuels for aircraft with piston engines.
Regulations and Government
Universal's CBP Reimbursable Program Now at 26 Airports
In June, Universal Weather and Aviation became the first mission management company to be accepted into the U.S. CBP's Reimbursable Services Program.
Aircraft
AA Pilots Oppose Deadline Extension to Certify Max 7, Max 10
American Airlines’ pilot union calls for preserving the December deadline for certifying the Max 7 and Max 10 without an EICAS.
Regulations and Government
FAA OKs Night-vision Goggles for Robinson R66
Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office will receive the first Robinson R66 helicopter fitted with night vision goggles.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Head Decries 'Broken' FAA
Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.
Aircraft
Boeing Preaches Safety Ethic as Work on Max 7, Max 10 Persists
As year-end deadline approaches for certification of Max 7 and Max 10, Boeing hangs its hopes on a possible extension by act of Congress.
Regulations and Government
Bill To Help Expedite Airport Projects Clears Congress
A bill to permit use of AIP funds to expedite airport projects heads to the White House after Senate passage last week.
Regulations and Government
EASA To Revise Helo EMS Operational Rules
EASA is raising the bar for helicopter emergency medical service operations in Europe, with new rules to take effect by mid-2023.
Regulations and Government
NBAA's Bolen Urges Congress To Keep AAM as a Priority
NBAA head Bolen asked lawmakers to create a national strategy, support investment, and ensure a transparent regulatory process to enable the AAM market.
Regulations and Government
House Passes Aviation Workforce Development Bill
Following House passage, the aviation workforce development bill heads next to the Senate, where Sen. James Inhofe has introduced similar legislation.
Airlines
IATA Demands ICAO States Back Net Zero Carbon Commitments
IATA's director general Willie Walsh said the 41st ICAO Assembly will be a failure it doesn't end with agreement and government action over net zero goals.
Environment
Bizav Groups Release Policy Principles on Sustainability
In the run-up to a triennial ICAO meeting, business aviation groups have released policy principles to guide long-term carbon emissions reductions.
Regulations and Government
BBGA Seeks UK Trade Body for Aviation Services
The aviation services sector needs a UK trade body to be more effectively represented, according to the British Business and General Aviation Association.
Regulations and Government
FAA Paves Way for AAM Use with Vertiport Standards
The FAA said the standards are interim and would change over time as more data is gathered about eVTOLs and their operations.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Spin Cycle
The FAA's decades-old thinking on spin training needs a new approach.
Aircraft
Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets
Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
Aircraft
UK Investigating Challenger Uncommanded Flap Deployment
An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Step Up Focus on AAM in Reauthorization Bill
Congressional leaders agreed that the FAA must be prepared to address AAM soon and plan to provide 'clear direction' in the upcoming reauthorization bill.
Accidents
All 10 Aboard Escape Burning Cessna Citation CJ3
A Cessna Citation CJ3 was destroyed in a post crash fire following a gear-up or gear-collapse landing at a Washington Airport. All 10 aboard escaped.
