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
Private Jet Travel to Israel Has Gotten More Complicated
There are no longer airports in the U.S. approved for direct departures to Israel
Accidents
Amazon Legacy 600 Midair Collision Case Closed
The federal judge ruled that too much time had passed to sentence the American pilots
Regulations and Government
Archer Aviation Receives Part 135 Operating Certificate
Its Archer Air subsidiary may begin on-demand commercial air taxi services
Rotorcraft
FAA, National Park Service Impose Cuts on Air Tour Business
Operators believe the air tour management plan process isn't being fairly applied
Avionics
Merlin Engineers Fly on Stratotanker for Autonomy Research
Human factors guide enhancements to the Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system
Regulations and Government
IBAC Guide, Webinar Strives To Clear Up ETS, CORSIA Confusion
Multiple ETS programs that continue to evolve is confusing and overwhelming operators
Avionics
EASA Clears ProLine Fusion Avionics for Citation CJs
European-registered aircraft can now be fitted with the Collins avionics suite
Regulations and Government
EASA and FAA To Address eVTOL Certification at Safety Conference
Questions remain as to whether EASA will validate the FAA's performance-based approach
Regulations and Government
EBAA Joins Climbing Fast Initiative
EBAA and NBAA will jointly work on advancing sustainability development
Charter & Fractional
Early Bizav AI Use Cases Could Free Up Human Bandwidth
MySky and Web Manuals are tapping artificial intelligence for their software platforms
Regulations and Government
EBACE Keynote Addresses Political Climate and Climate Change
All eyes on sustainability, political criticism of bizjet sector
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Insists It is a Key Part of the Climate Change Solution
EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer speaks to us
Regulations and Government
European Business Aviation Navigates Political Minefield
EBAA's new leader Holger Krahmer calls for industry to be more vocal and transparent
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Frustrated by Brexit Barriers as Election Approaches
Obstacles to flight crew licensing and approvals for maintenance providers pose big problems
Regulations and Government
IBGAA Conference Moves to K-Club
Conference will also feature a static display at nearby Weston Airport
Regulations and Government
EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement
Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
Airports
Biggin Hill Creates Thriving Niche as London Bizav Hotspot
It is 30 years since entrepreneur Andrew Walters took control of the UK airport
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700
New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Regulations and Government
L.A. Hangar Keeper Replaces Long-time Head Amid Allegations
Curt Castagna also serves as president and CEO of NATA
FBOs
UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees
The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
Regulations and Government
Decorated Veteran and NBAA Advocate Paul Smith Flies West
Smith served for more than 27 years in both the U.S. Air Force and Army
Rotorcraft
VAI Rallies Members To Help Keep NYC Heliport Open
A state bill threatens to close the heliport permanently
Regulations and Government
Blueprint Foresees Dramatic Expansion of Saudi Bizav Sector
Sector to contribute $2 billion to GDP by 2030
Accidents
Iran Confirms Helicopter Crash Killed Its President
The Bell 212 was part of a convoy of three
Aircraft
Lilium Builds Certification Test Facility for eVTOL Aircraft
The facility has been jointly developed by the German company with Segula Technologies
Regulations and Government
Now Law, FAA Bill Tackles Range of Aviation Issues
The bill spans 1,000 pages and more than 1,200 measures
Airports
London Slot Restrictions Limit Bizav Night Flights
The removal of ad hoc slots starts on the day the UK capital hosts the Champions League soccer final
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Extends Homendy's Term at Helm of NTSB
Jennifer Homendy has served as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2021
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill En Route to President's Desk with Landslide House Vote
House passes five-year reauthorization bill by vote of 387-26
Regulations and Government
NATA Partners with KGG To Guide Members on Reg Issues
KGG has expertise a range of areas including SMS and certification
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