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.
Security
Banner-tow ban could set perilous precedent
A ban by the coastal California city of Huntington Beach on all aerial advertising flights in its airspace is believed to be the first of its kind in the U
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Olympics a boon for Greek bizav?
The 2004 Olympic Games, to be held August 13 to 29 in Athens, may prove to be a significant growth factor for business aviation in Greece, including the cr
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Court asks FAA to count genav as Canyon noise
Grand Canyon air-tour proponents received yet another blow August 16 when the U.S.
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GV owner wins round in airport access case
Oracle software chief Larry Ellison can fly his Gulfstream V into and out of San Jose (Calif.) International Airport (SJC) at any time, according to a ruli
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ISO 9000 sets the bar for business
“ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is simply going to be a requirement to do business in the future, especially in aviation,” Roger
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Garvey Bids Adieu at D.C. Aero Club
Outgoing FAA Administrator Jane Garvey called it her “state of aviation” address.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: September 2002
When Congress perceives public or political demands to do something, the House and Senate can act with uncharacteristic speed.
Regulations and Government
Crew remains faultless in revised report
The NTSB conceded its original final report falsely gave the impression that ATR and the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) knew the precise conditions
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Circular details slot-reservation changes
New FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 93-1, “Reservations for Unscheduled Flights at High Density Traffic Airports,” effective October 1, provides details of the
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Simulators to be brought under single rule
Technical and operational requirements for simulators and flight-training devices (FTDs) will be updated and consolidated into one new rule–FAR Part 60–if
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Many Part 135 Operators Exempted from Mode-S Rule
The FAA has granted dozens of Part 135 (and a few Part 121) petitioners permission to operate without being equipped with required mode-S transponders.
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Eclipse Aviation, JAA To Start Certification Process
A scheduled meeting on October 24 between Eclipse Aviation and the JAA will mark the first step of the European certification process for the Eclipse 500 s
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Fractional Rule Still Many Months Away
It will probably be another six months before the FAA issues its final rule to regulate fractional aircraft ownership operations under new Part 91 Subpart
Aircraft
Largest of the super-midsize jets' gets FAA nod
The Embraer Legacy factory demonstrator is shown here over Florida’s intracoastal waterway on its way to Orlando, Fla., last month for display at the NBAA
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8.33-kHz Spacing Expands in European Airspace
Effective at the end of the month, 22 additional European countries will require all aircraft entering their airspace above FL 245 to be equipped with 8.33
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AD Would Mandate New Flap Parts on MU-2s
Owners of some 360 U.S.-registered Mitsubishi MU-2s would be required to install newly designed torque-tube joints to prevent possible failure of the flap
Safety
NTSB urges increased CVR capacity, reliability
The NTSB has had longstanding concerns about the lack of cockpit voice recorder (CVR) information following reportable accidents or incidents.
Regulations and Government
Blakey confirmed as 15th FAA Administrator
After serving less than a year as chairman of the NTSB, Marion Blakey last month became the 15th Administrator of the FAA.
Security
TSA pledges flexibility to keep genav safe and secure
In the past month the nation and the aviation industry have successfully navigated the first-year anniversary of September 11, the first Code Orange alert
Rotorcraft
Forced move threatens chinese helicopter operator
Hong Kong helicopter operator Heliservices is getting mixed signals from local authorities, ones it claims affect its ability to stay in business.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: August 2002
In the midst of all the major funding and other legislation, a number of aviation matters were addressed:
• On June 4 President Bush amended Exe
• On June 4 President Bush amended Exe
Aircraft
Big bizjets prompt a rethink on Part 121/135 regulations
The FAA will be looking for “very intensive” industry participation in a planned comprehensive review of the rules governing aircraft that operate under se
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‘12-5’ comment period likely extended
Comments on the Transportation Security Administration’s Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), which details the proposed requirements to comply w
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European regulatory agency moves closer
European civil aviation officials have begun the year-long final process to establish the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is set to replace t
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Upgraded FDR Final Deadline Passes
Part 135 operators of turbine airplanes configured with 10 to 30 passenger seats and manufactured after August 19 must have upgraded flight data reco
ATC
Natca Calls for NextGen Moratorium
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) president Patrick Forrey raised more than a few eyebrows in a recent speech at the Washington Aero Clu
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Bizav Ops in China Get Boost from New Regs
New aviation regulations in China that aim to ease foreign investment in the civil aviation infrastructure and loosen government controls should encourage
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Congressional Observer: May 2008
• Congress recessed for a couple of weeks at Easter time.
