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.
Environment
Aviation Coalition Urges Canadian SAF Incentives
The group includes major players such as Bombardier, Airbus, IATA, and CBAA
Aircraft
Venice Conference Makes Case for Amphibious Aviation
New wave of seaplanes are promising to bring extra dimensions to air transportation
Regulations and Government
Signature Pledges To Combat Human Trafficking
The FBO chain is now the first dedicated aviation services provider to sign the U.S. DoT pledge
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53
In addition to medical exams, pilots must also self-certify they are fit to fly before every flight
Regulations and Government
AOPA Sees Red over Super Bowl Event Pricing
Aircraft arriving in Vegas this week will be hit with costly special event fees
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Passes Senate Committee Following Retirement Age Debate
Raising the retirement age conflicts with international mandate
Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce To Consider Long-term FAA Bill
Controversy remains over effort to increase airline retirment age
Regulations and Government
DOT Offers Charter Waivers for Presidential Election
Waiver eases per-seat restriction on charters during election travel
Airports
FAA To Hand Out Nearly $250M in AIP Grants in 2024
Package includes 153 grants for airports in 37 U.S. states
Environment
EBAA, GAMA Urge Increased Tempo for SAF Adoption
The two aviation groups are advocating for an aggressive timeline towards 100 percent SAF use
Regulations and Government
House Approves Bonus Depreciation Extension
Tax act would restore 100 percent depreciation for aircraft
Regulations and Government
ALPA President: Industry-led Push for Reduced-crew Flights Threatens Aviation
President Jason Ambrosi spoke out this week
Regulations and Government
Transport Canada Looks To Update SMS Regs
Change aligns rules to ICAO-recommended standards
Rotorcraft
Tata and Airbus To Start Helicopter Production in India
H125 final assembly line will be Airbus' second manufacturing plant in the country
Regulations and Government
Changes Initiated for Mexico’s Private Aircraft Entry
The annual arrivals permit is no more
Airports
Las Vegas Bracing for a Super Storm of Private Aviation Traffic
November's F1 Grand Prix is being viewed as a dress rehearsal for the Big Game
Safety
EASA Lays Out Priorities in European Air Safety Plan
Latest safety plan includes 19 new rulemaking tasks
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
23 organizations warned of consequences without prompt FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
Congress OKs Stopgap Funding Measure
Congress now has until March 1 to pass FAA budget
Accidents
Cause of Challenger's Uncommanded Flap Failure Unknown
Charter flight landed safely after departing Farnborough Airport
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Move To Bring Back 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation
The bipartisan tax agreement also would restore R&D expensing
Charter & Fractional
Fly Legal Day Will Focus Attention on Illegal Charter Flights
The group is urging more reporting of illegal charter activity
Regulations and Government
Brazil Reinstates Reciprocal Visa Requirements
Tourists will need visa starting April 10, while flight crewmembers have until July 10
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet South Africa Earns Isle of Man Reduced Inspection Approval
The company's FBO is the first to achieve the designation from the registry
Regulations and Government
How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality
Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground
Regulations and Government
FAA To Audit Boeing Max 9 Production
Agency to reevaluate Boeing’s delegated authority and quality oversight
Airports
NBAA Raises Alarm on Proposed Dublin Airport Bizav Ban
Dublin Airport Authority seeks to eliminate all general aviation traffic to meet 32M passenger cap
Regulations and Government
GAO: Validation Process Unpredictable Since Max Crashes
Stakeholders say foreign aviation authorities have less trust in FAA certification
Rotorcraft
New Hawaii Park Aerial Tour Plan Cuts Flight Numbers
Plan drastically slashes the number of permitted flights over Volcanoes National Park
