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The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, has reneged on part of an agreement in principle for Boston Executive Helicopters to build an FBO at Norwood Airport.

U.S. government shutdown has delayed the start of the FAA's planned "special focus" safety meetings to help reduce wrong surface incidents at airports.

Fatal accidents of U.S.-registered business jets doubled from two in 2017 to four last year, while the number of fatalities more than tripled to 10.

The FAA's New England Region is withholding future discretionary funding for Norwood Airport until it corrects federal grant assurance violations.

A new document updates the FAA recommended standard specifications related to materials and methods used for construction on airports.

Final rule takes effect on January 22.

The semi-annual rulemaking agenda includes release of a final rule for airport SMS and a proposal on various certificate fees.

Australia's CASA marked a major milestone with the completion of six new flight operations regulations that affect most operators.

This InFo was published as the result of NBAA and operators making it known to the FAA that some confusion exists in regards to compliance.

The proposal would remove a requirement for multiengine training for pilots seeking an initial ATP concurrently with single-engine rating.

A new document from the Flight Safety Foundation outlines best practices for controlled rest on the fligth deck.

The new agreement reached this week is aimed at building on efforts to ensure a common drone market on the Continent.

The city of Norwood, Massachusetts, violated both state and federal grant assurances in preventing another FBO from being established at Norwood Airport.

The STC for Garmin's G5000 Cessna 560XL mod will be contingent upon meeting special conditions to reduce cyber risks.

The FAA's new 32,050-sq-ft Atlanta Flight Operations Facility will accomodate six specially-equipped Beechcraft BE-300 twin turboprops.

After the FAA released a special airworthiness bulletin last year, more instances have occurred involving jet fuel contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid.

The FAA is rolling out 55 new PBN routes as part of its South-Central Florida Metroplex initiative.

The NTSB identified several fatal accidents in which the pilot was unable to identify and pull a circuit breaker during an abnormal or emergency situation.

Thirty executives of GAMA member companies met recently with officials from EASA and the European Commission about the eVTOL industry.

Thirty years after a TSB initial recommendation, Transport Canada is developing rules to require FDRs on all commercial and private business aircraft.

Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.

The draft of the proposed final rulemaking is scheduled to be issued for comments in the first quarter of next year.

Standards provide the aeronautical knowledge, risk management, and flight proficiency elements necessary for ATP flight training and testing.

By providing a single code for all hail regardless of size, the FAA believes this will solve operators’ de-icing issues and preserve the climate record.

FAA is seeking to determine if the mandate should be extended and what changes might be needed to the route structure, which is intended to reduce noise.

Over the last decade, BEH has been attempting to establish an FBO at Norwood Memorial Airport but has been thwarted by the city and airport commission.

Private aircraft arriving from international departure points previoulsy had to clear customs at other ports of entry before flying to DAY.

According to the Safety Board, recent safety investigations have been hampered because relevant portions of the recordings were overwritten.

AOPA claims the investigation will examine how well the FAA is exercising its responsibility to oversee airports that receive federal funds.

Approximately 80 percent of reported runway excursions occur during landings.