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 10, 2021 - 1:22 PM
Pilots can avoid turbulence at their FAA medical exam by providing pertinent medical information to the AME ahead of the visit.
Dec 9, 2021 - 12:51 PM
Calling Akbar Al Baker's claims that it did not address surface degradation in the carrier’s A350s a mischaracterization, Airbus considers legal action.
Dec 9, 2021 - 11:28 AM
A broad-based aviation coalition calls for delayed implementation of 5G C-band to enable further technical study.
Dec 8, 2021 - 12:41 PM
Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.
Dec 8, 2021 - 10:13 AM
International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says data does not support the rationale for “kneejerk” Covid travel restrictions.
Dec 7, 2021 - 1:01 PM
New FAA rules would prohibit certain aircraft operations where 5G interference is encountered or likely.
Dec 7, 2021 - 10:56 AM
The FAA has retained the notam acronym but changed its wording from Notices to Airmen to a gender-neutral Notices to Air Missions.
Dec 6, 2021 - 11:57 AM
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is now taking comments about its newly released consultation for proposed amendments to current cost-sharing flight rules.
Dec 2, 2021 - 12:46 PM
U.S.-bound passengers, regardless of vaccine status or nationality, must test negative for Covid-19 within one day of travel under new White House rules.
Dec 2, 2021 - 10:35 AM
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an AD for 737 Max operators that could return the model to Chinese skies early next year.