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.
The Russian sanctions have implications for multi-national preowned business aircraft sale transactions.
The Canadian Business Aviation Association is seeking comments from operators about their preparation for meeting the country’s ADS-B Out mandate.
After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.
Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.
Transport Canada has issued a revised advisory circular with a renewed emphasis on wearing shoulder harnesses.
High-level political tension between the UK and the European Union has blocked agreements on the movement of skilled aviation labor across borders.
The group says that it must put considerations such as dealing with canceled flight payments above a principled stance against Russian aggression.
A Luxembourg-registered Global 6500 was prevented from leaving Farnborough on March 8 as UK officials investigate possible Russian connections.
While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.
The FAA's vertiport advisory circular is expected ahead of eVTOL passenger service.
