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.

Sep 7, 2021 - 12:08 PM
The frequency of laser strikes on aircraft is a growing problem, according to the FAA.
Sep 3, 2021 - 10:17 AM
Santa Clara County wants Reid-Hillview Airport closed sooner than grant obligations would permit and end leaded fuel in the meantime.
Sep 1, 2021 - 8:23 AM
Schedules call for delivery of Jazeera's 16th and 17th aircraft in early September
Aug 30, 2021 - 12:25 PM
A coalition of nearly 70 aviation organizations and companies sent a joint letter to Congress urging that any SAF blender's tax credit be refundable.
Aug 30, 2021 - 10:08 AM
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has introduced additional alleviation measures to support the aviation industry through the pandemic.
Aug 27, 2021 - 10:15 AM
The Reason Foundation says governments that lease their airports could generate billions to pay for local needs.
Aug 26, 2021 - 10:19 AM
Accel-KKR provides ATP with "significant growth investment."
Ampaire EEL testbed
Aug 24, 2021 - 11:54 AM
Ampaire has begun demo flights of its hybrid-electric EEL in the UK as part of government-backed trials to advance sustainable aviation technologies.
Aug 23, 2021 - 4:11 PM
Critics target heliports, civil operations
Aug 22, 2021 - 10:48 AM
The U.S. Defense Department has activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) for the third time in its 70-year history.