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.
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Av-friendly legislators take over control stick
In the upheaval over the remarks by ex-Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, Sen.
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NTSB targets college air travel policies
The NTSB has written a comprehensive letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recommending that all university athletic departments em
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Canadian bizav group assumes regulator role
Imagine the possibilities for improving the smoothness, costs and flexibility of obtaining and maintaining your corporate aircraft operational certificatio
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Alcohol and Drug Testing Rates To Remain Unchanged
The FAA determined that the minimum percentage rate for substance abuse testing this year will remain at 25 percent of covered aviation employees for rando
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FAA Issues Final Air-tour Rule
Effective January 23, the FAA is codifying the provisions of Title VIII of the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000.
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Congressional Observer: January 2003
As a result of the Congressional elections in November, the 108th Congress, due to convene early this month, will enjoy a Republican majority in both the S
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Fuel Tank Safety Rule Delayed by Six Months
The FAA has extended the deadline from June 6, 2004, to Dec.
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NATA’s Coyne vows to play hardball over DCA access
Suggesting that many of the new aviation rules issued in the name of security may be unconstitutional, National Air Transportation Association president Ji
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Reference Stall Speed Redefined
Future transport aircraft will have to meet a revised reference stall speed.
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Navajo Crash Probe Focusing on Baggage Door
The crash of a Piper Navajo Chieftain in Kodiak, Alaska, on Saturday might have been precipitated by the unexpected opening of a nose baggage door just aft
Charter & Fractional
Subpart K fails to clarify role of non-frax flight attendants
This spring the long-awaited Subpart K to FAR Part 91 regulations is expected to go
into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
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TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe
Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
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TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe
Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
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Flexjet Europe Reduces Flying Time Commitment
Bombardier Flexjet has reduced to 25 the minimum block of flying hours required to join the company’s Jet Membership charter program.
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Icing Safety Guidelines Updated
The FAA, in collaboration with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, recently updated and reprinted its popular guidelines on icing.
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Comprehensive Review of Part 135 Begins
The FAA has started its promised comprehensive review of Part 135 and Part 125.
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U.S. Faces Emissions Challenge
Former General Aviation Manufacturers Association president Ed Stimpson, now U.S.
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Congressional Observer: March 2003
In his State of the Union address, President Bush proposed cutting income tax and ending the double taxation of corporate dividends, both actions that woul
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Torqued: Take operational control rules seriously
TAG Aviation USA ended its dispute with the FAA by agreeing to pay a $10 million civil penalty (see '
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Operational Control for Part 91 on FAA’s Radar
The FAA’s scrutiny of Part 135 operational control has spurred an interest in operational control of Part 91 business jets.
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Senate Postpones Action on FAA Administrator
A Senate hearing on the nomination of acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell to become the next permanent head of the agency was canceled at the last min
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Hot Topic: Carbon Offsets
Aviation represents less than 3 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, but its contributions were a major focus at last month’s United Nations Framewor
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New legislation lets older pilots fly longer
Last month Congress passed and President Bush signed legislation that raises the mandatory retirement age for U.S.
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Air-Tour operators oppose more stringent rules
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) recently hosted a series of meetings in Las Vegas aimed at deflecting recent NTSB criticism of the industry
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Congressional Observer: January 2008
• Congress enjoyed a recess for the Thanksgiving holiday period, but not all members of the Senate availed themselves of the break.
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New landing requirement considered
Still concerned about landing overrun accidents, the FAA published a new Advisory Circular (91-79) on November 6 to advise pilots and operators about how t
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IACA Urges EU To Include Aviation in ETS
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) last month called on European Union member states to include an open carbon trading system for aviation wi
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Foundation Offers Alternative to Offsets
The Lindbergh Foundation announced last month the recent launch of the Aviation Green Investment Fund (AGI-Fund), an initiative that encourages corporation
