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
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
Regulations and Government
Brazil Reinstates Reciprocal Visa Requirements
Tourists will need visa starting April 10, while flight crewmembers have until July 10
Charter & Fractional
Fly Legal Day Will Focus Attention on Illegal Charter Flights
The group is urging more reporting of illegal charter activity
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
FAA To Audit Boeing Max 9 Production
Agency to reevaluate Boeing’s delegated authority and quality oversight
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
GAO: Validation Process Unpredictable Since Max Crashes
Stakeholders say foreign aviation authorities have less trust in FAA certification
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
Rotorcraft
New Hawaii Park Aerial Tour Plan Cuts Flight Numbers
Plan drastically slashes the number of permitted flights over Volcanoes National Park
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Guernsey's 2-Reg Aircraft Registry Marks 10th Anniversary
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency and part of the Channel Islands
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Takes Increased Urgency in 2024
Delays in passage pushes FAA bill to 2024
Regulations and Government
European Bizav Facing Uncertain Political Climate in 2024
Taxonomy, book-and-claim remain top priorities
Regulations and Government
Bolen Says Industry Focus Is on FAA Bill, SMS in 2024
While facing challenges, business aviation poised for strong year
Aircraft
Clock Running Out for Gulfstream G700 Deliveries by Year-end
'Zero' chance that company will deliver 19 G700s by year-end, says analyst
Safety
EASA Issues Updated Volcanic Ash Airspace Safety Bulletin
Flights have yet to be disrupted by Monday's volcanic eruption in Iceland
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
Security
Climate Action Protest in Belgium Ends with Mass Arrests
Unlike protests earlier this year in Europe, no aircraft were damaged
Regulations and Government
Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying
FAA is reinstating his pilot certificate a year after it was revoked
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Accidents
UK AAIB: Multiple Factors Led to Challenger Accident
Slow airspeed and strong crosswind led to mishap
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog Calls for Better Airport Revenue Oversight
FAA Needs To Verify Use of Aviation Tax Revenues, OIG Maintains
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border
Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
Regulations and Government
EASA Appoints ATM Leader as New Executive Director
EASA's executive director is the direct counterpart to the FAA Administrator
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda Approves TAG Aviation To Maintain Business Jets
The company is seeing growing demand for support from Asian customers
Regulations and Government
Epic's E1000GX Gets Brazil Certification
The news comes just ahead of the start of deliveries to fractional operator Avantto
ATC
GAO: ‘Mixed Progress’ for FAA’s NextGen Plan
A new report shows the agency has missed milestones in its ATC modernization plan
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Eyeing Another FAA Extension
House leaders introduced bill for extension to March 8
