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
DOT Watchdog Calls for Better Airport Revenue Oversight
FAA Needs To Verify Use of Aviation Tax Revenues, OIG Maintains
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border
Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
Regulations and Government
EASA Appoints ATM Leader as New Executive Director
EASA's executive director is the direct counterpart to the FAA Administrator
Regulations and Government
Epic's E1000GX Gets Brazil Certification
The news comes just ahead of the start of deliveries to fractional operator Avantto
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda Approves TAG Aviation To Maintain Business Jets
The company is seeing growing demand for support from Asian customers
ATC
GAO: ‘Mixed Progress’ for FAA’s NextGen Plan
A new report shows the agency has missed milestones in its ATC modernization plan
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Eyeing Another FAA Extension
House leaders introduced bill for extension to March 8
Environment
Business Aviation Braces for Brussels Eco-protests
This week, a private jet was damaged by paint at Tires Airport in Portugal
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Incidental Findings and Medical Screenings
Pilots should not be reticent to do recommended medical screenings
Regulations and Government
Navajo Nation Wants Air Tours To Pay Up
The tribe may support air tours in exchange for economic incentives
Safety
South Korea Accepts Country’s First Embraer Praetor 600
Specially equipped aircraft will perform navaid inspections and other duties
Regulations and Government
Former FAA Head David Hinson Flies West
Hinson, 90, had amassed more than 9,000 fight hours on 70 types
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
Avionics
FAA Proposes Increase in CVR Recording to 25 Hours
Rule would not expand CVR applicability in the general aviation fleet
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers, Industry Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
House lawmakers stepping up call for Senate to move on stalled reauthorization bill
Avionics
FAA Revises Safety Alert on 5G Interference
Update encourages operators to upgrade to 5G-resistant radar altimeters
Environment
Lawmakers Seek To Secure Use of Agriculture for SAF
Bills could expand SAF sources and educate on unleaded aviation fuels
Environment
Virgin's SAF Transatlantic Flight is COP28 Prelude
The air transport industry aims to demonstrate SAF's potential as political skepticism surrounds UN gathering in the UAE
Regulations and Government
Other Voices: It’s Time to Add to the U.S.’s Rich Aviation History
T&I Chair Graves encourages Senate to pass FAA bill
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helicopters Mx Director Pleads Guilty
Phillip Kapp faced multiple charges including defrauding the FAA and NTSB
Security
Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai
IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility Eyes Bangalore as Launchpad for India Operations
India's massive population makes for an deal backdrop
Regulations and Government
Pilot Mental Health Takes Center Stage in FAA's Latest Initiative
New committee to advise on reporting and evaluation of pilots' well-being
Airports
Eindhoven Airport Announces Private Jet Ban from 2026
But Dutch government is forced to suspend capacity cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Airports
Farnborough Airport Seeks Approval for Traffic Growth
The business aviation airport wants to increase its annual flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000
Airports
Saudi Arabia’s Airport Plans Challenge Regional Status Quo
Goldman Sachs says the Saudi government is budgeting up to $50 billion for the construction of King Salman International Airport
Environment
KPMG Report: Aviation Struggling To Decarbonize
Governments need to give stronger incentives to increase sustainable aviation fuel production
Regulations and Government
FAA Approves Vision Aircraft's Electronic Recordkeeping System
Digital logbook centralizes and secures all aircraft records
Aircraft
New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East
The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow
Security
Global Tensions Call For Strong Presence, Says U.S. Group
The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association expects about 180 U.S. companies to exhibit in Dubai
