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
Comment Period Extended on NPRM
The comment period on the FAA’s proposed upgrades to cockpit voice and flight data recorders has been extended to June 28, the result of a request by the A
Charter & Fractional
European agency studies fractional-ownership rules
Ever since the FAA issued its final rule on “Regulation of Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs and On-demand Operations” known as Part 91, Subpart K [wh
Charter & Fractional
NBAA, NATA to clarify Part 91/135 'piggybacking'
NBAA and NATA are collaborating on a series of white papers to clarify use of Part 91 aircraft by Part 135 aircraft charter management companies.
Airports
Slot Program to be reinstated at O'Hare
Scheduled to start November 1, GA IFR slot reservation requirements will be reinstated for at least six months at O’Hare International Airport as part of t
Regulations and Government
NBAA Cautions about Carrying Candidates
With the election season revving into high gear, companies that are considering carrying candidates for state or federal political office should be aware t
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: October 2006
• When Congress returned from its summer sojourn, lawmakers had 15 workdays scheduled for September.
Airports
Noise-abatement studies begin at LAX and VNY
The Los Angeles World Airport Authority (LAWA) recently awarded a $6.5 million, three- to five-year contract to Harris Miller Miller and Hanson (HMMH) of B
Regulations and Government
Proposed Noise-control Measures at Van Nuys Airport
• Incentives/disincentives in rental rates.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: July 2005
– The Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration finally surrendered to Congressional pressure and offered a plan to op
Regulations and Government
Cingular wants to keep cellphone ban
Cingular, the largest wireless service provider in the U.S., has asked the FAA to maintain its ban on cellphone use aboard aircraft in flight.
Regulations and Government
Air-Tour rules further delayed
According to a DOT report last month on significant rulemakings, the FAA is not expected to complete until January its work on a November 2003 proposal to
Regulations and Government
FAA to order more de-icing equipment on Cessna Caravans
A proposed AD would require the installation of de-icing boots on the landing-gear struts and cargo pods, as well as other changes to deicing equipme
Regulations and Government
Government Funds P&WC’s R&D
The Quebec government will provide Montreal-based Pratt & Whitney Canada $250 million in “reimbursable support” for research and development over the n
Regulations and Government
FAA clears Utah helicopter pilot
Salt Lake City helicopter pilot Jeremy Johnson, 29, was cleared of all alleged FAR infractions in connection with his Santa Clara River flood rescue flight
Regulations and Government
IRS To Publish Notice on Personal Use
At press time, the Internal Revenue Service had yet to officially publish IRS Notice 2005-45, Deductions for Entertainment Use of Business Aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Insulation rule still of concern
Controversy continues to swirl around the FAA’s September 2005 regulations regarding aircraft thermal and acoustic insulation.
Regulations and Government
Seminars set for new UK regs
Owners, operators and manufacturers of aircraft registered in any of the UK’s overseas territories have been advised to get familiar with a comprehensive s
Regulations and Government
Chicago and FAA settle over Meigs
The City of Chicago settled an FAA enforcement action that arose after it bulldozed Meigs Field’s runway on March 30, 2003.
Regulations and Government
FAA Notice Addresses Part 135 Ops
Part 135 operations are the subject of FAA Notice 8400.83 focusing on clarifying the responsibility for operational control during air-taxi operations and
Regulations and Government
EASA will further delay for-hire SEIMC
The saga surrounding European approval for commercial operation of single-engine aircraft in IMC (SEIMC) continues.
Airports
FAA Moves To Keep LGA High-density Rule
The FAA last month issued a proposed order to extend through at least next September the high-density rule at New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), including
Regulations and Government
N.Y. Moves To Make Drunk Piloting a Crime
New York’s state Senate passed a bill making it a crime to fly an aircraft with a blood alcohol content of .04 or above, similar to laws covering drunk dri
Regulations and Government
Airline pilots lobby Congress to change Age 60 retirement rule
A group of current and former airline pilots rallied on Capitol Hill in late May to protest the 45-year-old FAA regulation that forces Part 121 pilots to l
Regulations and Government
Mineta Is Wright Brothers Award Winner
Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta is the recipient of the 2006 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.
Regulations and Government
FAA Evaluates Airport Advisory Service
The FAA is requesting public comments on the usefulness of airport advisory services now available at 20 airports in the continental U.S.
Regulations and Government
New Rules for Air-tour Ops Move Closer
FAA regulations that would impose numerous new requirements on air-tour operators are one step closer to publication.
Regulations and Government
EU Approves Joint Bid fromFormer Galileo Competitors
The European Union (EU) has approved a joint bid from two groups that previously had competed against each other for the contract to run the $4 billion Gal
