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
Climate Action Protest in Belgium Ends with Mass Arrests
Unlike protests earlier this year in Europe, no aircraft were damaged
Regulations and Government
House Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension
Temporary funding delays the decision on five-year FAA reauthorization
Regulations and Government
Trevor Jacob Heading to Jail but Still Flying
FAA is reinstating his pilot certificate a year after it was revoked
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Advancement of Guillermet To Lead EASA
Formal appointment expected by EU Parliament in mid-February
Accidents
UK AAIB: Multiple Factors Led to Challenger Accident
Slow airspeed and strong crosswind led to mishap
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog Calls for Better Airport Revenue Oversight
FAA Needs To Verify Use of Aviation Tax Revenues, OIG Maintains
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Gets Bogged Down over Ukraine, Border
Sen. Bennet placed a hold on the extension
Regulations and Government
EASA Appoints ATM Leader as New Executive Director
EASA's executive director is the direct counterpart to the FAA Administrator
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda Approves TAG Aviation To Maintain Business Jets
The company is seeing growing demand for support from Asian customers
Regulations and Government
Epic's E1000GX Gets Brazil Certification
The news comes just ahead of the start of deliveries to fractional operator Avantto
ATC
GAO: ‘Mixed Progress’ for FAA’s NextGen Plan
A new report shows the agency has missed milestones in its ATC modernization plan
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Eyeing Another FAA Extension
House leaders introduced bill for extension to March 8
Environment
Business Aviation Braces for Brussels Eco-protests
This week, a private jet was damaged by paint at Tires Airport in Portugal
Regulations and Government
AINsight: Incidental Findings and Medical Screenings
Pilots should not be reticent to do recommended medical screenings
Regulations and Government
Navajo Nation Wants Air Tours To Pay Up
The tribe may support air tours in exchange for economic incentives
Safety
South Korea Accepts Country’s First Embraer Praetor 600
Specially equipped aircraft will perform navaid inspections and other duties
Avionics
FAA Proposes Increase in CVR Recording to 25 Hours
Rule would not expand CVR applicability in the general aviation fleet
Regulations and Government
Former FAA Head David Hinson Flies West
Hinson, 90, had amassed more than 9,000 fight hours on 70 types
Regulations and Government
Impatient eVTOL Start-ups May Have To Embrace Crawl-Walk-Run
Type certification remains an uphill task, as does building the advanced air mobility ecosystem
Avionics
FAA Revises Safety Alert on 5G Interference
Update encourages operators to upgrade to 5G-resistant radar altimeters
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers, Industry Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
House lawmakers stepping up call for Senate to move on stalled reauthorization bill
Environment
Virgin's SAF Transatlantic Flight is COP28 Prelude
The air transport industry aims to demonstrate SAF's potential as political skepticism surrounds UN gathering in the UAE
Environment
Lawmakers Seek To Secure Use of Agriculture for SAF
Bills could expand SAF sources and educate on unleaded aviation fuels
Regulations and Government
Other Voices: It’s Time to Add to the U.S.’s Rich Aviation History
T&I Chair Graves encourages Senate to pass FAA bill
Regulations and Government
Hansen Helicopters Mx Director Pleads Guilty
Phillip Kapp faced multiple charges including defrauding the FAA and NTSB
Security
Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai
IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility Eyes Bangalore as Launchpad for India Operations
India's massive population makes for an deal backdrop
Airports
Farnborough Airport Seeks Approval for Traffic Growth
The business aviation airport wants to increase its annual flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000
Airports
Eindhoven Airport Announces Private Jet Ban from 2026
But Dutch government is forced to suspend capacity cuts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Regulations and Government
Pilot Mental Health Takes Center Stage in FAA's Latest Initiative
New committee to advise on reporting and evaluation of pilots' well-being
