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.
In the run-up to a triennial ICAO meeting, business aviation groups have released policy principles to guide long-term carbon emissions reductions.
The FAA's decades-old thinking on spin training needs a new approach.
An uncommanded flap deployment above the maximum flaps-extended speed on a Challenger 604 has resulted in several recommendations by the UK AAIB.
Russian authorities have asked for consultations with local airlines over the possible purchase of Western airplanes that remain in Russia.
Congressional leaders agreed that the FAA must be prepared to address AAM soon and plan to provide 'clear direction' in the upcoming reauthorization bill.
A Cessna Citation CJ3 was destroyed in a post crash fire following a gear-up or gear-collapse landing at a Washington Airport. All 10 aboard escaped.
The FAA has delayed requirements for unmanned aircraft systems to have remote ID systems to Dec 16, 2022.
Baldwin Safety & Compliance has integrated NASA Aviation Safety Report System (ASRS) capabilities into its Baldwin safety reporting module.
During an investigation into the August 15 incident in which both Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep during a flight, the captain has resigned.
Republic Airways’ proposal to reduce its first officer flight time requirements from 1,500 to 750 hours meets with stiff resistance from the FAA.