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.
Aircraft
EHang Earns Production Certificate for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft
Approval was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China
Regulations and Government
FAA Seeking Pilots for Cognitive Research Study
Participants can earn up to $500 to take FAA cognitive test
Regulations and Government
AINsight: The Private Jet ‘Fair Share’ Triumvirate
The White House goes after bizav operators' taxes in three different ways
Aircraft
AutoFlight Delivers First Prosperity eVTOL and Certifies Freighter
China's air safety regulator issued a type certificate for the CarryAll aircraft on March 22
Regulations and Government
International Issues Highlighted at NBAA IOC
The conference brought together more than 500 business aviation professionals
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Atlas and Gogo Team To Bring Galileo Broadband to Europe
Partners are working on EASA STCs for Citation and Phenom aircraft
Regulations and Government
Web Manuals To Upgrade Document Searches with AI Functions
New AI search capability could be rolled out before the end of spring
Regulations and Government
Pilot Age and Safety: Looking for Links
Revisions of mandatory retirement rules reignite risks debate
Charter & Fractional
Latvia's Foreign Minister Resigns over Charter Flights
Prosecutors are investigating alleged misuse of government funds
Aircraft
Globe-girdling Gulfstream G700 Gets FAA Greenlight
Approval clears the way to begin deliveries of the 7,750-nm twinjet
Regulations and Government
UK Government Issues Action Plan for eVTOL and UAS Operations
Strategy document published as the country awaits a general election this year
Environment
U.S. DOT Issues Aviation Guidance ahead of Total Eclipse
First total eclipse to hit the U.S. in seven years is expected to be a great spectacle
Environment
Fuel and Farm Groups Urge Speedy Resolve on SAF Tax Credits
At issue is the eligibility of ethanol-based fuel to receive federal tax incentives
Regulations and Government
GAO Calls for DOT To Move Ahead on Pandemic Plan
DOT expects to release a pandemic preparedness plan this year, nine years after GAO recommended
Engines
FAA Consults on Special Conditions for Safran Electric Engine
The EngineUs family of electric motors has been selected for several new aircraft
Regulations and Government
Florida Case Alleges Aviation Fuel Pricing Fraud against Travolta Company
Pilots allegedly embezzled nearly $800,000 from Travolta business
Security
TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns
A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues
Chinese company prepares to certify the larger, longer-range VT30 eVTOL model
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Groups Oppose Tax Increases on Business Aircraft
Organizations say higher taxes will harm business aviation industry
Security
Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening
Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Chief: Business Aviation Under Attack
Urges community outreach to oppose proposed measures
Regulations and Government
White House Resurrects Call for Increased Bizjet Taxes
White House wants to increase fuel tax fivefold and extend depreciation schedules
Regulations and Government
FAA Funding Bill Protects Data Privacy, Targets Sustainability
The FY2024 funding bill calls for FAA to consider bizav's diversity in the SMS rulemaking
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Corporate Transparency Act Descends on Bizav
Critical to understand and comply with the new law despite its challenges and invasiveness.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: White House 'Unfairly' Targeting Business Jets
President Biden stresses need to cut private aircraft tax breaks
Regulations and Government
Aircraft Operators, FBOs Face New UK Border Controls
More passenger data and prior approval will be required for non-UK citizens
Airports
UK Considers New Night Noise Limits for London Airports
The changes, running through October 2028, would mainly impact Stansted Airport
Regulations and Government
FAA To Get Funding Boost with Focus on Controllers, Oversight
,Congress is providing the FAA a $1.25 billion increase for $20.28B in FY'24
Regulations and Government
Johnny Law’s Long Reach into Bizjet Operations
AIN 2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit – Legal Roundtable, moderated by Nathan R. Pietila, Shareholder, Aero Law Group PC
