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
Sen. Graham Calls for Increasing Pilot Retirement Age
Sen. Lindsey Graham, backed by a handful of other Republican Senators, have introduced a bill to increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67.
Accidents
AINsight: Who’s Responsible for Wake Vortex Avoidance?
For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.
Airports
Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway
Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.
FBOs
Lazard Identifies Key Merger and Acquisition Trends
Prime M&A opportunities in aerospace and defense are influenced by trends to diversify, according to financial group Lazard
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Canada Goes Full Speed Ahead on Aircraft Luxury Tax
Over objections by the Canadian Business Aviation Association, the government is enacting a luxury tax on essentially all genav aircraft as of September 1.
Aircraft
ITA Airways On Course as Italy's New National Airline
ITA Airways' CEO said that the carrier turned profitable in June.
Aircraft
EASA Clears Gulfstream G650 for Steep-approach Airports
The Gulfstream G650 business jet will now be able to operate at airports such as London City.
Regulations and Government
Saudi Defense Sector Out in Force at Farnborough
GAMI aims to localize more than 50 percent of national expenditure on defense equipment by 2030.
Aircraft
Aerospace Presses Industry Reset Button at Farnborough
The return of the Farnborough Airshow is a welcome boost for an aviation sector, which faces challenges such as inflation and supply chain disruption.
Airports
Strategic Location and Experience Spur Sea-Air in Dubai
Tracking the growth of sea-air through Dubai may have become more difficult over time due to the problems with obtaining comprehensive data.
Airlines
Outgoing Eurocontrol DG Reflects on His Tenure
Eamonn Brennan hands over Eurocontrol’s reigns to Raúl Medina Caballero on January 1.
Aircraft
Morocco’s Aerospace Sector Gains Momentum
The economics of the manufacture of aircraft parts in Morocco remain compelling.
Regulations and Government
Baker: BasicMed One of GA's 'Biggest Wins' in 50 Years
Some 73,000 pilots have taken advantage of BasicMed and AOPA's Baker told lawmakers that the data has shown zero safety difference.
Airports
General Aviation Airport Director Addresses Congress
Chris Rozansky, executive director of Florida's Naples Airport Authority described GA concerns before a congresional subcommittee on aviation.
Accidents
Calls for Safety Vigilance Accompany Downward Accident Trends
The ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan sets a goal of reaching zero accidents by 2030.
Aircraft
UK Aviation Industry Unhappy at Loss of EASA Membership
The post-Brexit transition period for mutual aviation license and approvals recognition ends on Dec. 31, 2022.
Regulations and Government
GA Orgs Urge Permanent Fix, Better Coordination on 5G
While communications have improved on the 5G spectrum issue, GA leaders see need for permanent solutions and preparations for future technologies.
Regulations and Government
GA Orgs: Workforce, Supply Chain Casting Shadows on GA
GAMA head Pete Bunce noted workforce is down 20 percent at factories and maintenance orgs, while 40 percent turnover and legal is clogging cert efforts.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Issues Guidance for Aircraft Health Programs
New FAA guidance shows how frax and commercial operators can get authorization to use digital aircraft health management programs for maintenance credit.
Airlines
European Pilots Blame Disruptions on 'Deep Systemic Issues'
The European Cockpit Association has called on EASA to publish a safety information bulletin on how all stakeholders should cope with travel disruptions.
Airports
EASA Presents First Flight Procedures Design Award
EASA has awarded its first flight procedure design certification to Slovakia-based Aeronautical Services and Procedures.
Airlines
EU’s Decarbonization Policies Will Drive up Costs for Airlines
Europe’s airlines express concern about the significant costs of implementing the EU’s Fit for 55 package aimed at trimming CO2 levels by 55 percent.
Regulations and Government
Hawaii Governor Expected To Veto Helicopter Bill
Hawaii Governor David Ige says bill ascribes FAA authority to the state and is unenforceable.
Aircraft
Farnborough Show Set To Boost Conflicted Aerospace Industry
The aerospace and defense community has been through an existential challenge since the 2018 show, and it still faces multiple post-Covid difficulties.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: A FAR Out Look at Part 91 Versus 135
FARs unavoidably and significantly impact a business aircraft buyer’s business, tax, structuring, and other major decisions.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Part 145 SMS Requirement Takes Effect in December
EASA Part 145 maintenance organizations will soon be required to meet revised regulations that require implementation of a safety management system.
Environment
EU Parliament Backs SAF Blending Mandates
The European Parliament sets ambitious targets for an EU-wide mandate to uplift SAF that includes the world’s first e-fuel uptake obligation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sanctioned Jets Proving a Problem for Service Providers
Under sanctions imposed due to Russian aggression in Ukraine, many Russian-owned business jets now languish in limbo.
ATC
Nav Canada Funded for ATC Upgrade Projects
Transport Canada has announced $105 million in funding for three Nav Canada projects to help upgrade aviation safety and efficiency across the country.
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency
Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
