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By Bill Carey

September 12, 2011

Harmony Jets Denies Reports It Has Ceased Operations

Malta-based charter and MRO group said it is cooperating with authorities

Regulations and Government

Landing Fees Take Center Stage at Two U.S. Airports

The fees are set for KPTK, but still under fire at KFFZ

Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves Graham for Another NTSB Term

Graham joined the board in 2020

Regulations and Government

NBAA Joins Industry Coalition on FAA Altimeter Mandate

Coalition says upgrades will be burdensome

Regulations and Government

AOPA Sees Momentum Build on ADS-B Privacy Bill

Florida passed a similar bill and several states and airports are on board

Regulations and Government

DOT IG Begins Third FAA Repair Station Oversight Audit

FAA Reauthorization Act mandates audit series

Regulations and Government

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties

Regulations and Government

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.

Regulations and Government

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Harmony Jets Denies Reports It Has Ceased Operations

Malta-based charter and MRO group said it is cooperating with authorities

Landing Fees Take Center Stage at Two U.S. Airports

The fees are set for KPTK, but still under fire at KFFZ

Senate Panel Approves Graham for Another NTSB Term

Graham joined the board in 2020

NBAA Joins Industry Coalition on FAA Altimeter Mandate

Coalition says upgrades will be burdensome

AOPA Sees Momentum Build on ADS-B Privacy Bill

Florida passed a similar bill and several states and airports are on board

DOT IG Begins Third FAA Repair Station Oversight Audit

FAA Reauthorization Act mandates audit series

Archer Countersuit Targets Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain

Filing alleges mislabeled imports and Chinese Communist Party ties

FAA and EASA Leaders Discuss the Future of Aviation Regulations at Verticon 2026

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford pledges to fix the National Airspace System in three years.

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