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.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Creates Guidelines for Exporting Aircraft from U.S.
NBAA’s Tax Committee and regulatory issues advisory group have jointly created a new, members-only resource on exporting aircraft from the U.S.
Airports
Genav Groups Urge DOT To Address Airspace Congestion
In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, six general aviation groups ask for a meeting to discuss solutions to air traffic disruptions.
Aircraft
ICAO Calls on Russia to Cease Dual Aircraft Registration
The UN’s aviation arm resolves to call on Russia to end its infractions of the Chicago Convention.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heli-One's Poland MRO Facility Gets CAMO Clearance
Approval for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) allows a company to support an aircraft through its complete lifecycle.
Aircraft
Feds To Audit FAA Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs
The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed that it will audit the FAA's oversight of B737 and 787 production processes.
Regulations and Government
Brexit Trade Row Puts UK Aerospace Sector Under Pressure
Trade group ADS is concerned that the UK government's breach of its Brexit trade agreement with the European Union could expose its members to new risks.
Charter & Fractional
NBAA Members Get Pilot Records Deadline Extension
NBAA has secured a limited exemption for certain association members from the FAA requirement to begin reporting pilot records to an electronic database.
Regulations and Government
Sullenberger Abruptly Resigns as ICAO Ambassador
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger is stepping down as the U.S. envoy to Montreal-based ICAO.
Accidents
Canada Notes One Turbine Fatal Accident in 2021 Review
The crash of an air-taxi Rockwell 690B was the only turbine airplane fatal accident last year in Canada, according to the TSB's annual report for 2021.
Environment
Helo Groups Launch Noise-complaint Reporting in D.C.
HAI and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council have partnered with PlaneNoise and the FAA for noise abatement solutions in the Washington, D.C. region.
Regulations and Government
Australia To Adopt Multi-Engine Helo Class Rating
Australia’s CASA is taking steps to address the lack of specific aircraft class ratings for single-pilot, less complex, multi-engine helicopters.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Establishment of Congressional AAM Caucus
NBAA is praising the formation of the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, which aims to educate members about this emerging technology.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Clarifies Continued Airworthiness Inspection Provisions
A new FAA notice clarifies recently revised inspection guidance for Part 135 and other commercial operators that use continuous airworthiness maintenance.
Regulations and Government
China Updates Five-year General Aviation Plan
China recently issued its latest five-year plan for general aviation, which aims to provide a “strong legal guarantee” for advancing civil aviation.
Accidents
UK Reports No Commercial Aviation Fatal Mishaps in 2021
None of the five fatal fatal accidents in the country last year involved commercial or turbine general aviation aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Universal Weather & Aviation Joins Customs Request Program
Universal Weather and Aviation is the first trip support provider to be accepted into the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Reimbursable Services Program.
Environment
FAA Proposes Fuel-efficiency Rules for Turbine Airplanes
The FAA released proposed rulemaking this week to establish FAR Part 38, fuel-efficiency metric requirements for certain large subsonic jet and turboprops.
Aircraft
Regulatory Scrutiny Still Slowing Boeing’s Certification Efforts
Boeing works to gain regulatory approval for the 737 Max 10 ahead of introduction of new U.S. aircraft safety and certification legislation on January 1.
Regulations and Government
New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters
State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.
Avionics
Wireless Carriers Agree To Extend 5G C-Band Mitigations
Mitigations to prevent 5G C-band interference will continue while airlines retrofit fleets with filters, new radar altimeters.
Aircraft
Kremlin Steps Up Domestic Aircraft Output As Sanctions Bite
The Russian government this week ordered the country's aerospace groups to increase production of civil aircraft to an additional 1,000 units by 2030.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Nolen Stresses Need To 'Recommit' to Bilaterals
Acting administrator Nolen discussed a range of issues during the FAA-EASA Safety Conference, but emphasized the need for collaboration.
Regulations and Government
NATA Releases New Hangar Foam Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association has released a guide for hangar operators wishing to better understand the updated hangar foam requirements
Maintenance and Modifications
Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets
An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.
Accidents
NTSB: Pilot and Controller Faulted in Fatal Crash
The pilot's failure to avoid a thunderstorm and ATC's failure to provide info about that storm were cited by the NTSB as factors in a 2019 turboprop crash.
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial
A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.
Aircraft
Aeroflot To Order 300 Russian-made Airliners
MC-21 and SSJ100 programs will get a major boost from an impending order from Russia’s flag carrier.
Accidents
Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours
Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'
Regulations and Government
AINsight: CBD Revisited
Despite medical claims, pilots should avoid CBD products entirely.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bogus Parts Could Indefinitely Ostracize Russian Air Transport
Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.
