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.
ATC
AOPA Objects to Possible Florida Airport Landing Fees
The automated fees could start appearing next month
Fuel
Beta Expands Electric Charging Station Network For U.S. Healthcare Program
Electric aircraft developer has received a $20 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services
Regulations and Government
U.S. DOJ Seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's Falcon 900EX
Agency said the trijet was exported in violation of sanctions laws
Safety
FAA Mandates SMS for Charter Operators—Now What?
While the SMS rule has strong support, safety advisors caution on implementation
Environment
Book-and-claim Crucial to SAF Expansion
Book-and-claim enables anyone, anywhere to purchase SAF credits
FBOs
Airport Commission Shelves FBO Takeover in Richmond
The controversial plan drew fire from the aviation industry and elected officials alike
Regulations and Government
Piper M700 Gets Transport Canada Nod
Canadian M700 validation includes flight into known icing
Regulations and Government
FAA Updates Cert Requirements for Safety Systems
New amendments to Part 25 standardize requirements that previously had been imposed through exemptions
Aircraft
Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter
Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter
NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans
Rotorcraft
UK Government To Scrap Contract for Helicopter Flights
New contract will not be signed at the end of 2024
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Cybersecurity Protections for Certification
Proposal codifies requirements the FAA has been issuing through special conditions
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues First Artificial Intelligence Roadmap
31-page document recommends AI safety assurance strategies
Regulations and Government
NBAA's Doug Carr Re-ups with FAA Advisory Committee
Carr will represent Part 91 and 135 operators on a gamut of issues
Airports
London City Airport Cleared To Add More Pax Capacity
UK government decision is unlikely to benefit business aviation
Regulations and Government
Aviation Industry Mourns Passing of Nick Fadugba
Fadugba founded and served as CEO of African Aviation Services
Aircraft
Archer Delivers First Midnight eVTOL Aircraft to U.S. Air Force
USAF performed simulated military missions using Midnight
Accidents
Crew Error Caused Premier I Fatal Crash in Malaysia
Second-in-command pilot was not type rated in the business jet
Aircraft
Merlin Starts KC-135 Flight Test Campaign With the USAF
Tests support autonomous flight and aerial refueling studies with the military aircraft
Safety
NTSB Calls for Certified Dispatchers, Expanded Manifests in Part 135
NTSB's new safety report explored more than 500 Part 135 accidents
Aircraft
Piper's Flagship M700 Gets FAA Nod for Unpaved Surfaces
Company also progressing on international validations for the turboprop-single airplane
ATC
DNC Brings Restrictions to Chicago Airspace Next Week
General aviation traffic at Midway International Airport will be affected
Aircraft
Volocopter's Versailles eVTOL Flight Is a Step Towards Service Entry
The German company had hoped to demonstrate its two-seat vehicle in the center of Paris
Regulations and Government
NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod
Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Weight Loss Medications and Aviators
FAA does allow pilots to use newer weight loss medications without special issuance approval
Regulations and Government
New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6
Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies eVTOL Aircraft Validation Mission in Paris
Flights from Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield will help develop air taxi routes in the French capital
Safety
New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance
Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
