Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Regulations and Government

GAO: Controversy Still Surrounds Flight Expense Sharing

The practice remains controversial and what's permitted is still unclear, though the FAA issued guidance on this subject a year ago, according to the GAO.
Airports

CBAA Protests New Landing Fee at Montreal

CBAA is opposing a new minimum landing fee at Montreal International Airport that would establish a $216 flat rate per aircraft, regardless of size.
Airports

CBAA Working To Minimize Impact of New Covid Rules

Canada has issued Covid-19 virus rules that require arriving international corporate, private, and charter flights to land at one of four major airports.
Regulations and Government

FAA: Real-time Special Use Airspace Alerts Coming

FAA will develop the capability for automated real-time broadcasts in the cockpit of the status of military operations areas, other special-use airspace.
Regulations and Government

U.S. DOT To Assess FAA’s Pilot Psychological Testing

The U.S. DOT Inspector General is now conducting an audit to assess the FAA’s procedures for evaluating the psychological health of commercial pilots.
Charter & Fractional

Tailwind To Receive LOA for Boston Seaplane Ops

The FAA published a decision in which it proposes to implement a LOA to Tailwind Air Service for seaplane operations in Boston's Inner Harbor.
Accidents

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Plummet 50% in 2020

Reduced flying in the year of the pandemic also saw significantly fewer fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered business jet and turboprops.
Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Moves Ahead with SMS for Repair Stations

EASA has issued a regulatory opinion with its plan to adopt regulations requiring certain Part 145 repair stations to have safety management system.
Environment

EPA’s Aircraft Emissions Rule Signed Into Law

The U.S. EPA issued a final rule on greenhouse gas emission standards for large turbine airplanes, aligning them with ICAO standards.
Environment

Comments Critical of EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The majority of comments about the U.S. EPA's proposed rule to control and set standards for turbine airplane emissions said the intended rule falls short.
Airports

Calgary Airport Covid-19 Test Program Opened to Genav

Certain on-demand and general aviation operators are now eligible to participate in a limited Covid-19 testing program at Calgary International Airport.
Regulations and Government

No New Aviation Items Added to TSB 2020 Watchlist

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board did not add any new aviation items to its 2020 Watchlist, but runway overruns and incursions, among others, remain.
ATC

Nav Canada Reports Another Year-end Net Loss

Nav Canada, the private company that operates the country’s ATC system, reported a net loss of $584 million in Fiscal Year 2020.

Pandemic Hits UK Bizav Most Among European Countries

Of the major European countries, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit business aviation operations the most in the UK, according to an EBAA report.
Safety

FSF Establishes UAS Advisory Committee

Flight Safety Foundation has launched the autonomous and remotely piloted aviation systems advisory committee to address the safety of these operations.
Regulations and Government

New Runway Surface Assessment Format Delayed

ICAO has delayed the applicability date of a new global reporting format for assessing runway conditions and runway condition reports to pilots.
Airports

Norwood Airport FBO Spat Headed Back to Court

Boston Executive Helicopters is again seeking court action in its struggle to open an FBO at Norwood (Massachusetts) Airport.
Environment

CBAA Launches Bizav Environmental Website

CBAA has launched a website to emphasize the contribution in reducing emissions by Canada’s own business aviation operations and the industry in general.
Accidents

Fatal Bizav Accidents Plunge Nearly 70 Percent

The number of U.S.-registered business turbine airplanes involved in fatal accidents fell as a result of fewer flying hours this year due to Covid-19.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Finalizes Regs for 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.
ATC

Nav Canada Reveals Layoffs and New Initiatives

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.
Aircraft

EASA Completes 737 Max Tests

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.
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Environment

FAA To Develop Expanded Air Tour Management Program

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.
Environment

Public Hearing Set on EPA Aircraft Emissions Proposal

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Plugs Bizav to Canada’s New Finance Minister

In a welcome letter to new Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, CBAA touted the contribution of business aviation to the country's economy.
Airports

Prior Permission Requirement To End at Signature Boston

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.
Charter & Fractional

U.S. DOT To Ban Charter Flights to Cuba

Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.
Regulations and Government

Higher Nav Canada User Fees Coming September 1

Nav Canada increased terminal fees by 30.8 percent, en route by 26.4 percent, and North Atlantic Track by 48.5 percent.
Regulations and Government

U.S. EPA Publishes Aircraft Emissions Proposal

EPA sets an October 19 deadline for comments on its greenhouse emissions standards for large turbine aircraft.

Customs Agents Arrest Pilots of Learjet Loaded with Weapons

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.
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