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.

Textron Aviation airplane cowl latches
Jun 13, 2022 - 10:18 AM
An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.
Jun 10, 2022 - 12:53 PM
Despite medical claims, pilots should avoid CBD products entirely.
heli tour
Jun 10, 2022 - 11:19 AM
Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'
Jun 10, 2022 - 8:43 AM
MC-21 and SSJ100 programs will get a major boost from an impending order from Russia’s flag carrier.
Jun 9, 2022 - 11:29 AM
Converting a pair of existing 747-8 airliners to presidential duty presents a host of expensive problems.
Jun 9, 2022 - 6:57 AM
Russia's aviation regulator is facilitating the use of unapproved parts, compromising asset values and longer-term relations with the global industry.
Gulfstream G650ER
Jun 7, 2022 - 11:08 AM
A U.S. seizure warrant has been issued for a Boeing BBJ 787-8 and a Gulfstream G650ER owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Jun 6, 2022 - 8:19 AM
In its latest offer to merge with Spirit Airlines, JetBlue increases its promised reverse break-up fee to $350 million.
Single engine general aviation aircraft in flight over Bahamas islands
Jun 1, 2022 - 11:42 AM
The Bahamas had plans to apply its Click2Clear customs program to private pilots beginning May 30, but agreed to delay at the request of AOPA.
May 27, 2022 - 2:11 PM
One of the big changes this year is the prohibition of aircraft camping at Appleton International Airport.