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
Emergency AD grounds U.S. MD 900s
All U.S.-operated MD 900-series helicopters were ordered grounded pending inspection of their main rotor retention bolts (P/N 900R3100001-103).
Regulations and Government
Docket reopens on FAR Parts 135/125 rewrite
The FAA is again asking for public comments on its review of FAR Parts 135 and 125, which started last month in Washington, D.C.
Regulations and Government
Appeals court overturns GARA defense
The 2nd District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles has overturned a lawsuit stemming from a crash in 1998 of a 1976 Bell 205 claiming Bell Helicopter used fr
Regulations and Government
NTSB targets Rolls-Royce helicopter engine FADEC
The ongoing investigation into the fatal crash of a Bell 407 following a loss of engine power during a low-altitude hover has prompted the NTSB to ask the
Regulations and Government
FAA wants MU-2B icing video to be mandatory
In an unusual move, the FAA has proposed an AD that would require pilots to view a new icing-awareness training video before they could serve as PIC of Mit
Regulations and Government
DOT IG to review FAA's regional jet oversight
The DOT’s office of inspector general on June 16 opened a review of the FAA’s oversight of the growing use of regional jets and the resulting effects on op
Regulations and Government
EU resolves bickering over satnav initiative
European nations apparently have resolved their objections over budgeting of Galileo, Europe’s $4.2 billion rival to GPS.
Regulations and Government
Lawsuits from GIII Aspen crash go to trial
A wrongful-death trial in connection with the fatal crash of a Gulfstream III in Aspen, Colo., on March 29, 2001, started last month in Los Angeles Superio
Regulations and Government
Liability-limit law upheld as constitutional
A Superior Court of Arizona judge has dismissed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Cessna stemming from the crash of a 1980 Model 210 in October 2000 th
Regulations and Government
Each Presidential TFR to continue to be unique
Pilots are urged to check notams carefully when operating in airspace affected by Presidential temporary flight restrictions, including the temporary closu
Regulations and Government
AOPA, NBAA Join Airlines in Fight Against Fuel Prices
While the airline and general aviation groups couldn’t be farther apart on the issue of aviation user fees, they seem to have found common ground on fuel p
Charter & Fractional
FAA Grant Funds Illegal Charter Hotline
The FAA has provided grant money to fund a hotline for charter operators to report “suspected illegal commercial activity,” according to the National Air T
Regulations and Government
Congress allots $8.5M for new fuel research
Congress has allocated $8.5 million to research on alternative piston aviation fuels in the coming fiscal year.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: March 2002
Congress took most of the month of January off, and when it returned to the business of the nation, the Enron bankruptcy captured its attention.
Regulations and Government
NTSB wants airline pilots to be retrained on rudder use
As an outgrowth of its continuing investigation into the November 12 crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in New York City, the NTSB has recommended that
Regulations and Government
EU Zeroes In on Aviation Inclusion into CO2 Scheme
The European Parliament on Tuesday voted on a detailed plan to include aviation in the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade
Regulations and Government
FAA Study Seeks Part 23 Certification Rule Changes
The FAA’s Small Aircraft Directorate in Kansas City is expected to deliver to the FAA Administrator next month a preliminary report on recommended updates
ATC
Washington Report: FAA Tech Center now 'historic'
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has designated the FAA William J.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: July 2008
Congress resumed business early last month after an 11-day hiatus and took note of the to-do list President Bush outlined in his weekly radio address.
Regulations and Government
DOT's congestion problem gets cool reception
The Transportation Department’s plan to manage congestion at New York’s three area airports drew criticism from industry witnesses and members of Congress
Regulations and Government
Registration NPRM draws industry fire
A proposal by the FAA to mandate that aircraft registrations expire every three years has elicited a mixed reaction from the industry, with lobby groups su
Regulations and Government
State airport closings offer lessons on the national level
New Jersey has lost half the airports it had at the end of World War II, with the number dwindling from about 100 to 45, according to aviation attorney Wil
Regulations and Government
Congress Investigating Eclipse Aviation, Won’t Say Why
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has asked the Department of Transportation’s inspector general (IG) to investigate Eclipse Aviation.
ATC
New Alliance Plans To Help Usher In NextGen ATC
The Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT) was publicly launched late last week at a Florida summit on global climate change in Miami.
Charter & Fractional
Changes ahead for charter industry
Government oversight and discussions about recent enforcement actions dominated the second annual NATA Air Charter Summit, held June 9 to 11 in Chantilly,
Regulations and Government
FAA clarifies inconsistency in new regs
In response to an NBAA query, the FAA has clarified the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, which requires presidential, vice presidential a
Regulations and Government
Natca endorses Obama for President
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) in mid-June endorsed Sen.
Regulations and Government
FAA rescinds revocation order
After issuing emergency orders of revocation, the FAA has agreed to rescind its invalidation of Tulsa, Okla.-based Southwest Aviation Specialties’ repair s
ATC
Natca blasts controller hiring plan
The issue of controller staffing is intensifying the long-running debate between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca).
