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
ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation
President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
Regulations and Government
Transport Canada Looks To Update SMS Regs
Change aligns rules to ICAO-recommended standards
Regulations and Government
Changes Initiated for Mexico’s Private Aircraft Entry
The annual arrivals permit is no more
Rotorcraft
Tata and Airbus To Start Helicopter Production in India
H125 final assembly line will be Airbus' second manufacturing plant in the country
Airports
Las Vegas Bracing for a Super Storm of Private Aviation Traffic
November's F1 Grand Prix is being viewed as a dress rehearsal for the Big Game
Safety
EASA Lays Out Priorities in European Air Safety Plan
Latest safety plan includes 19 new rulemaking tasks
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
23 organizations warned of consequences without prompt FAA reauthorization
Accidents
Cause of Challenger's Uncommanded Flap Failure Unknown
Charter flight landed safely after departing Farnborough Airport
Regulations and Government
Congress OKs Stopgap Funding Measure
Congress now has until March 1 to pass FAA budget
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Move To Bring Back 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation
The bipartisan tax agreement also would restore R&D expensing
Regulations and Government
Brazil Reinstates Reciprocal Visa Requirements
Tourists will need visa starting April 10, while flight crewmembers have until July 10
Charter & Fractional
Fly Legal Day Will Focus Attention on Illegal Charter Flights
The group is urging more reporting of illegal charter activity
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet South Africa Earns Isle of Man Reduced Inspection Approval
The company's FBO is the first to achieve the designation from the registry
Regulations and Government
FAA To Audit Boeing Max 9 Production
Agency to reevaluate Boeing’s delegated authority and quality oversight
Regulations and Government
How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality
Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground
Regulations and Government
GAO: Validation Process Unpredictable Since Max Crashes
Stakeholders say foreign aviation authorities have less trust in FAA certification
Airports
NBAA Raises Alarm on Proposed Dublin Airport Bizav Ban
Dublin Airport Authority seeks to eliminate all general aviation traffic to meet 32M passenger cap
Rotorcraft
New Hawaii Park Aerial Tour Plan Cuts Flight Numbers
Plan drastically slashes the number of permitted flights over Volcanoes National Park
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Guernsey's 2-Reg Aircraft Registry Marks 10th Anniversary
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency and part of the Channel Islands
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Takes Increased Urgency in 2024
Delays in passage pushes FAA bill to 2024
Regulations and Government
European Bizav Facing Uncertain Political Climate in 2024
Taxonomy, book-and-claim remain top priorities
Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Aircraft
Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end
'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Safety
EASA Issues Updated Volcanic Ash Airspace Safety Bulletin
Flights have yet to be disrupted by Monday's volcanic eruption in Iceland
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
Security
Climate Action Protest in Belgium Ends with Mass Arrests
Unlike protests earlier this year in Europe, no aircraft were damaged
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Regulations and Government
Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying
FAA is reinstating his pilot certificate a year after it was revoked
Accidents
UK AAIB: Multiple Factors Led to Challenger Accident
Slow airspeed and strong crosswind led to mishap
