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.
At the behest of Congress, the FAA is issuing a direct final rule that will extend the aircraft registration period from three years to seven years.
Approval from the Isle of Man registry means AviationManuals clients will see a reduction in minimum equipment list processing time.
Australian coroner's court is investigating a 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire, which was started by army helicopter’s search light.
First flight of NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic demonstration aircraft is expected early next year.
The Air Line Pilots Association raises concern over U.S. airlines’ sponsorship of visas for "specialty occupations."
According to Norway’s Accident Investigation Board, ice-clogged inlet barrier filters likely caused the dual flameout on an Airbus H145 helicopter.
Aviation coalition seeks more time to retrofit aircraft with radar altimeters resistant to 5G C-band interference.
EASA is proposing a rule that would require crash-resistant fuel systems in all in-production helicopters and most in-service rotorcraft.
European environmental groups demanding a ban on all private jet flights this week tried to disrupt airports in the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Some 70 aviation and travel groups have asked the U.S. and Canadian governments to reopen programs that ease border crossings for vetted travelers.
