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
Hong Kong Introducing Advance Passenger Info System
New rules apply to operators of international flights to/from Hong Kong
Training and Workforce
Georgia Bizjet Operator Scores Navy Training Contract
Phoenix Air Group will provide 10 Learjets for electronic warfare testing and evaluation
Regulations and Government
Advisory Circular Issued on New SMS Rules
Document provides SMS guidance for Part 91, 135, and 121 operators
ATC
Newark ATC Control To Switch to Philadelphia Tracon
Move will relocate a dozen controllers from New York Tracon to Philadelphia
Regulations and Government
Court Cites Federal Preemption in Hawaii Air Tour Case
A district court issued a permanent injunction against monthly air tour operation reporting requirements
Aircraft
Supernal Debuts S-A2 eVTOL and Prepares to Fly Demonstrator
Hyundai Motor Group owner says company has a responsibility to mitigate car congestion
Aircraft
Vertical Starts Ground Tests With Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype
Flight tests will start when the UK Civil Aviation Authority issues a permit to fly
Regulations and Government
FAA Drafts Order To Update ODA Oversight
Comments on the draft are due October 21
Environment
SBTi Validates GKN Aerospace's Carbon Goals
GKN says it's on track to achieve net-zero emissions in 2050
Regulations and Government
Bahamas' Private Aircraft Fee Hike Raises AOPA's Ire
Entry and exit fees for private aircraft in Bahamas more than doubled
Aircraft
Vertical Reveals Second eVTOL Prototype Ahead of Flight Testing
The new VX4 model has a 20% greater power-to-weight ratio than the first prototype
Regulations and Government
Legal Expert: Chevron Rule Brings 'Enormous Implications' for Industry
Jetlaw's Mentzer sees more legal challenges, slower regulation with Supreme Court decision
Airports
Court Blocks Movement Cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
It is unclear whether the new Dutch government will pursue its predecessor's environmental policies
Environment
Europe's SAF Market Poses Competitive Challenges For Airlines
Airlines face stiff challenges from the European Union's ReFuelEU policy
Training and Workforce
Lawmakers Keep Aviation Workforce Shortage Concerns in Central Focus
The House aviation subcommittee discussed the importance of implementing FAA reauthorization measures for workforce support
Airports
North Carolina Receives Airport AAM Readiness Grant
The funds are intended to assess and outline infrastructure needs at GA airports
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Deploys Beta's Alia Electric Aircraft Prototype
The Alia prototype recently completed two more military exercises with the Air Combat and Air Mobility Commands
Aircraft
AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership
Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly
Regulations and Government
House Republicans Call for Review of Agency Actions in Wake of Chevron
Agencies were given a July 23 deadline to furnish a list of activities potentially affected by the Supreme Court Chevron decision
Regulations and Government
Aviation Leaders Remember Inhofe's Aviation Legacy
Inhofe was a passionate general aviation pilot and fierce advocate for the industry on Capitol Hill
Regulations and Government
UK Regulator Gives Vertical Aerospace More Control over Certification Tasks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA have agreed on how to jointly certify the aircraft
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Regulations and Government
EBAA Backs Dassault Lawsuit against European Commission
Group says Taxonomy Act unfairly discourages financial support for business aviation
Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft Delays Service Entry for D328eco Regional Airliner
Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027
Regulations and Government
Learjet Global Circumnavigation Deemed a World Record
The April flight commemorated the 100th anniversary of the first round-the-world flight
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Look To Boost FAA Funding
Airport grants would increase to $4 billion in line with the FAA reauthorization bill
Regulations and Government
New Realities of Certification: Manufacturers' Winding Road to Finish Line
Gulfstream, Bell, and Dassault were in the middle of certifications when regulators changed processes
Regulations and Government
FAA Removes Check Pilot Medical Requirement
Rule also eliminates FAA regulatory inconsistencies
