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.

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Feb 15, 2023 - 11:55 AM
ALPA president Ambrosi pushed for stable funding for notam system streamlining, while FAA chief Nolen said the project is about "halfway there."
Feb 15, 2023 - 11:06 AM
An electronic manual recordkeeping system from AviationManuals meets FAA Part 135 requirements for digital records management.
Feb 13, 2023 - 12:20 PM
An investigation into a Challenger 604 accident on Jan. 31, 2022, at London Stansted Airport is nearly complete, according to the UK AAIB.
Feb 13, 2023 - 12:18 PM
Amid latest shoot down, Pentagon admits to datalink and radar gaps.
Feb 13, 2023 - 11:48 AM
The FCC is seeking comments on a rule that would enable wireless communications spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems.
Feb 13, 2023 - 9:00 AM
First introduced in 1951, Annex 13 lays out international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for accident investigators.
Feb 9, 2023 - 8:27 AM
EU and UK carriers are resuming flights to China in spite of the markedly higher costs owing to their inability to use Russian airspace.
Feb 8, 2023 - 9:44 AM
Papuan rebels have taken a Susi Air Pilatus PC-6 pilot hostage.
AviationManuals report displayed on iPad
Feb 7, 2023 - 5:06 PM
Compliance and safety specialist AviationManuals reported growth of its client base and revenues in 2022.
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Feb 7, 2023 - 3:55 PM
GAMA head Pete Bunce and NBAA CEO Ed Bolen cite needs in areas such as regulation and privacy as Congress crafts FAA reauthorization bill.