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
Leonardo Sells Two AW139s to U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has ordered two AW139s.
Maintenance and Modifications
SocialFlight Launches Aviation Safety Videos
SocialFlight is now providing no-cost, on-demand video education for pilots, A&P/IAs, and other FAA-certified aviation maintenance technicians.
Aircraft
Bermuda Suspends Russian Airlines’ Airworthiness Certificates
Russian airplanes registered in Bermuda lose their airworthiness certificates.
Regulations and Government
Australia, Netherlands Pursue ICAO Proceedings against Russia for MH17 Downing
Ukraine invasion underscores the need to hold Russia accountable for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777, say Australian and Dutch officials.
Avionics
CBAA Asks Operators for Opinions on ADS-B Mandate
The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators about their preparation for meeting the country’s ADS-B Out mandate.
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Will Sanctions on Russia Upend Bizjet Sales?
The Russian sanctions have implications for multi-national preowned business aircraft sale transactions.
ATC
FAA Clarifies Russian Aircraft Ban in U.S. Airspace
The FAA has revised its previously published notam and regulatory orders blocking Russian aircraft from U.S. airspace.
Charter & Fractional
Russian Sanctions Could Dent Business Aviation Market
Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Brexit Continues To Impact UK Aviation Skills Shortage
High-level political tension between the UK and the European Union has blocked agreements on the movement of skilled aviation labor across borders.
Airlines
As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.
Regulations and Government
Revised AC Places Extra Focus on Shoulder Harnesses
Transport Canada has issued a revised advisory circular with a renewed emphasis on wearing shoulder harnesses.
Charter & Fractional
UK Grounds Jet at Farnborough in Russian Sanctions Probe
A Luxembourg-registered Global 6500 was prevented from leaving Farnborough on March 8 as UK officials investigate possible Russian connections.
Airlines
Overflight Bans Adding Time, Cost to Airline Routings
While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.
Airlines
IATA Appears To Have No Plans to Expel Russian Airlines
The group says that it must put considerations such as dealing with canceled flight payments above a principled stance against Russian aggression.
Regulations and Government
Stakeholders Gather To Impact Vertiport Design Standard
The FAA's vertiport advisory circular is expected ahead of eVTOL passenger service.
Airports
FAA Seeks Comments on eVTOL Vertiport Designs
The FAA’s Office of Airports is requesting comments on a draft engineering brief for vertiport and vertistop design standards to accommodate eVTOLs.
Regulations and Government
Helicopter OEMs Suspend Russian Activities
Ukraine sanctions freeze helicopter OEMs sales, support activities in Russia
Accidents
No Distress Calls before PC-12 Plunged Into Ocean
There were no distress calls from the pilot of a Pilatus PC-12 before it crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Beaufort, North Carolina.
Regulations and Government
DOT Drug Testing Rules Changing To Prevent Cheating
The U.S. DOT is proposing to amend its drug-testing requirements for pilots to include oral fluid testing in addition to urine testing.
Accidents
Canada TSB Reports Aviation Accidents Increased in 2021
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board reported that preliminary figures show the number of aviation accidents increased last year.
Aircraft
Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft
Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.
ATC
EASA Launches Sharing Platform on Conflict Zones
EASA has launched the European Information Sharing and Cooperation Platform on Conflict Zones as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Marks First Anniversary of AAM Roundtable
The advanced air mobility sector has seen significant progress on several important milestones since NBAA formed an AAM Roundtable a year ago.
Regulations and Government
UK, U.S. Regulators Collaborate on eVTOL Certification
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will work closely with the FAA on eVTOL type certifications.
Regulations and Government
FAA Expanding Use of Review Boards for Aircraft Certifications
After forming a Technical Advisory Board for the Boeing Max recertification, the FAA is expanding that approach to projects involving a range of aircraft.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Looks To Shorten PIA Privacy Program Lag
NBAA is working with the FAA to address what it perceives as shortcomings with the Privacy ICAO Address (PIA) program.
Aircraft
Boeing Ends Parts Supply, Support for Russian Customers
Following the closure of its Moscow training center, Boeing cuts off virtually all support channels to Russian airlines.
Regulations and Government
Sanctions Push Russian Bizav To Near Collapse
The Russian business aviation industry is on the verge of collapse due to the EU and U.S. closing their airspace to all aircraft owned by Russians.
ATC
European Union Closes Airspace to All Russian Aircraft
In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the European Union on February 27 closed its airspace to all Russian aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Sen. Inhofe Retiring with Genav Advocacy Legacy
Inhofe, who is retiring in January, was known for clearing a path for the passage of the landmark General Aviation Revitalization Act.
