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
AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2
Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details
Regulations and Government
Comment Period Extended on FAA Mx Options Proposal
Agency gives an additional month for comments due to omissions and errors in the NPRM
Environment
Latest Round of FAA Airport Grants Includes SAF Provisions
The FAA is offering funding to facilitate the expansion of SAF usage
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations
The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
Regulations and Government
Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate
Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027
Airports
Sustainable Aviation Consortium Launches in San Antonio
Ampaire's Electric EEL hybrid-electric technology demonstrator flew to San Antonio for the occasion
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aircraft May Be Exempted from Canada Luxury Tax
Finance committee says aircraft should not be included in luxury tax
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Regulations and Government
FAA Seeking Pilots for Cognitive Research Study
Participants can earn up to $500 to take FAA cognitive test
Regulations and Government
AINsight: The Private Jet ‘Fair Share’ Triumvirate
The White House goes after bizav operators' taxes in three different ways
Regulations and Government
International Issues Highlighted at NBAA IOC
The conference brought together more than 500 business aviation professionals
Aircraft
AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter
China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft in March 2022
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atlas and Gogo Team To Bring Galileo Broadband to Europe
Partners are working on EASA STCs for Citation and Phenom aircraft
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions
New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Regulations and Government
Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links
Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
Aircraft
Globe-girdling Gulfstream G700 Gets FAA Greenlight
Approval clears the way to begin deliveries of the 7,750-nm twinjet
Charter & Fractional
Latvia's Foreign Minister Resigns over Charter Flights
Prosecutors are investigating alleged misuse of government funds
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
Environment
Fuel and Farm Groups Urge Speedy Resolve on SAF Tax Credits
At issue is the eligibility of ethanol-based fuel to receive federal tax incentives
Environment
U.S. DOT Issues Aviation Guidance ahead of Total Eclipse
First total eclipse to hit the U.S. in seven years is expected to be a great spectacle
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Regulations and Government
GAO Calls for DOT To Move Ahead on Pandemic Plan
DOT expects to release a pandemic preparedness plan this year, nine years after GAO recommended
Regulations and Government
Florida Case Alleges Aviation Fuel Pricing Fraud against Travolta Company
Pilots allegedly embezzled nearly $800,000 from Travolta business
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Security
TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns
A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues
Chinese company prepares to certify the larger, longer-range VT30 eVTOL model
Security
Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening
Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Groups Oppose Tax Increases on Business Aircraft
Organizations say higher taxes will harm business aviation industry
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Chief: Business Aviation Under Attack
Urges community outreach to oppose proposed measures
Regulations and Government
White House Resurrects Call for Increased Bizjet Taxes
White House wants to increase fuel tax fivefold and extend depreciation schedules
