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.

Beechcraft E90 King Air registration N515GK on snow and ice covered airport ramp in 2021
Nov 10, 2022 - 12:07 PM
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said there was moderate icing in the area where a King Air crashed on approach to Mid-Ohio Valley Airport.
Embraer's E190-E2 in flight
Nov 10, 2022 - 11:42 AM
This week the Civil Aviation Administration of China issued type certificates to ATR and Embraer, as Boeing's 737 Max remains grounded in the country.
Hadid Ground Support worker in front of business jet
Nov 9, 2022 - 12:10 PM
MEBAA’s founding and executive chairman, Ali Alnaqbi, has confirmed Hadid’s appointment.
GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce being interviewed during CJI Miami conference
Nov 8, 2022 - 12:57 PM
Speaking last week at the Corporate Jet Investor in Miami, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce addressed hurdles in workforce, supply chain and regulations.
Hawker 800XP with damage in hangar
Nov 8, 2022 - 10:38 AM
According to the NTSB, the crew's delayed decision to go-around caused a hard landing that substantially damaged the airplane and injured the copilot.
The 48-seat ATR42-600 regional airliner.
Nov 8, 2022 - 4:46 AM
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has opened the door for the European airframer to re-enter the Chinese air transport market.
Nov 4, 2022 - 11:24 AM
An unpaved airfield kit for the Piper M600/SLS has been approved by national aviation agencies in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe.
Cabin view of Royal Jet's new Boeing Business Jet BBJ
Nov 3, 2022 - 10:41 AM
As the summer heat in the Middle East dies down, the FIFA World Cup and other events are expected to lead to a surge in charter demand.
Final flight track of Piaggo Avanti II registered as D-ISRG before its crash into Caribbean Sea
Nov 2, 2022 - 10:51 AM
After 10 days, Costa Rica called off the search for the six occupants of a Piaggio Avanti II that crashed on October 21 in the Caribbean Sea.
Aircraft surrounded by investigators after safely stopped in Engineered Material Arresting System following runway overrun
Nov 1, 2022 - 12:46 PM
Runway incursions and overruns remain on the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s list of aviation safety concerns.