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.

Dec 20, 2021 - 12:59 PM
The High Court in London will hear Qatar Airways’ complaint against what the airline characterizes as lack of response by Airbus to safety concerns.
Dec 20, 2021 - 12:33 PM
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has issued a recommendation that Nav Canada publish notams with graphic depictions of runway closures.
Dec 16, 2021 - 11:58 AM
The Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act (AAIM) would direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot grant program.
Avgas truck and aircraft
Dec 15, 2021 - 1:52 PM
Aviation groups are protesting the decision by California’s Santa Clara County to ban the sale of 100LL aviation gasoline at two GA airports.
Dec 15, 2021 - 12:35 PM
Chris Magnus was sworn in after the Senate narrowly confirmed his confirmation as the fight U.S. CPB commissioner.
ramp full of private jets
Dec 14, 2021 - 8:40 PM
Coordination for the cloud of private aircraft expected to descend on the Los Angeles area for the February 13 NFL championship game has already begun.
Dec 14, 2021 - 10:48 AM
The scope of a new report on 737 Max problems from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee extends to the GE9X engine for the 777X.
aircraft taking off with SAF tanker nearby
Dec 14, 2021 - 10:46 AM
Looking to amplify its efforts to establish supply chains for sustainable aviation fuel, the FAA has awarded more than $14 million to university research.
Dec 13, 2021 - 12:22 PM
Concerned about an unusual last-minute surge of aircraft deals, the industry appealed to the FAA to staff the registry to extent possible during holiday.
Business jet landing at London Biggin Hill Airport
Dec 13, 2021 - 11:48 AM
With Covid infection rates once again on the rise, the UK’s London Biggin Hill Airport is now offering rapid result PCR tests to arriving customers.