Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Gordon Gilbert

The European Union has again delayed introducing its widely publicized Entry/Exit System (EES), a biometric fingerprint and facial scan check system for non-EU citizens at all EU borders. It was due to be rolled out on November 10 but has been pushed back yet again after Germany, France, and the Netherlands said their systems were not ready. EU authorities say there was no longer a specific new timetable for EES implementation, but that it would be introduced in phases.
This pre-travel and pre-boarding requirement, originally scheduled to start in 2022, is intended to apply to visa-exempt third-country nationals traveling to European states. EES information will be submitted via an online application ahead of arrival at borders, enabling pre-travel assessment for irregular migration risks, security, or public health risk checks.
However, <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-08-08/new-eu-passenger-screening-requirements-start-october-6">since October 6</a>, all visitors to the EU who do not need a visa for the trip are required to obtain travel approval through the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). This authorization grants a visa waiver for a stay of up to 90 days.
Currently, ETIAS applies to all commercial operators, including charters. Universal Weather &amp; Aviation and other international flight planning services, such as OpsGroup, have been seeking clarification of if and when ETIAS will apply to private operators. In the meantime, Universal recommends that private aircraft operators register with EU-LISA (an EU security agency) in anticipation of possible trips to the EU.

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.

EU Delays New Passenger Screening System Indefinitely

EES was to have rolled out on November 10

The European Union is delaying indefinitely its Entry/Exit System after Germany, France, and the Netherlands said their systems were not ready.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Operators can expect to pay special event fees at all three of the city's airports

Vegas Grand Prix To Again Spawn Special Event Fees

Jessica Reed

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

New Zealand-based Patterson Distributors developed the cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder

Eye in the Sky Cockpit Recorder Gets STC Approval

Kerry Lynch

In place since 2018, a sales-and-use tax exemption on aircraft parts and maintenance in Virginia is set to expire in 2025

Bizav Groups Push for Mx Tax Exemption in Virginia

Sarah Rose

Hurricane has caused billions in damages

NBAA Activates ‘HERO’ Response to Helene

Chad Trautvetter

While Mexican cabotage rules were eased, entry permits became more complicated

Universal's Mexico Bizav Ops Guide Details Changes

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

At stake is a $22 billion budget for the FAA in fiscal year 2025

Bill Clears Congress To Keep U.S. Government Open through Dec. 20

Mark Huber

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Organization favors performance-based standards for UAS operations beyond a visual line of sight

VAI Airs BVLOS Concerns For Uncrewed Operations

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

More In Regulations and Government