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.
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations.
Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.
FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
Five people were killed when a Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12 broke apart in flight over Nevada on February 24.
Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.
The clean aircraft concept ensures that an aircraft is safe for flight in wintry conditions.
