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.

Nov 1, 2022 - 7:27 AM
Guam tuna spotting firm, CEO implicated in deaths, convicted on dozens of offenses
Universal Weather and Aviation Advises Early Planning for Private Jets flying to Doha for the FIFA World Cup
Oct 31, 2022 - 7:39 AM
Slots for bizjets into Doha during the FIFA World Cup cost $5,000, while penalties for failing to adhere to strict turnaround times will be up to $25,000.
Aircraft on runway and taxiway at airport
Oct 27, 2022 - 12:35 PM
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's updates to aircraft accident and incident reporting rules will take effect in early 2023.
An airline passenger places his hand, left, on a device to take his fingerprints
Oct 27, 2022 - 12:23 PM
NATA's Compliance Services will continue to collect and process security data for general aviation pilots under a renewed partnership with the TSA.
NTSB examination of elevator actuator trim jack finds unthreading occurred before the DHC-3 Turbine Otter crashed
Oct 25, 2022 - 3:02 PM
Investigators found the reason a DHC-3 Turbine Otter crashed into Mutiny Bay in Washington.
side of business jet looking toward engine and tail
Oct 25, 2022 - 10:56 AM
Environmental groups in France are calling for higher fuel taxes and per-flight fees on business jets to discourage their use and thus lessen emissions.
Wisk Cora (Photo: Mariano Rosales/AIN)
Oct 19, 2022 - 2:11 PM
Developers of new eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft got a lot of attention at this week's NBAA-BACE.
Spirit Airlines A320s facing opposite directions on airport taxiways at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Oct 19, 2022 - 1:26 PM
During a special meeting on Wednesday, investors in Spirit Airlines approved JetBlue’s purchase of the Miramar, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier.
EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky (l),  FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)
Oct 18, 2022 - 6:52 PM
Nolen, Ky cite agency cooperation on SAF, AAM
Oct 18, 2022 - 3:51 PM
The legislation mandates federal interagency coordination in support of advanced air mobility.