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.

Travelers await clearance by passport control at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Jan 20, 2023 - 1:10 PM
The EU has postponed the implementation of the Entry Exit System—the smart border system for non-EU nationals entering the bloc—beyond May.
Headshot Ary Rodrigues Bertolino
Jan 20, 2023 - 10:48 AM
Ex-Brazilian Air Force brigadier Ary Rodrigues Bertolino has joined the civilian ranks at Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jan 20, 2023 - 8:10 AM
A Texas federal judge has ruled that Boeing must appear in court on January 26 for arraignment on criminal charges over two fatal 737 Max accidents.
Jan 18, 2023 - 12:38 PM
Lufthansa has eyed participation in ITA and its predecessor Alitalia for years, and now appears to stand as the only interested party in the flag carrier.
Approach to Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport
Jan 17, 2023 - 3:41 PM
Cleveland has begun economic and land use studies to determine the impact of closing the 76-year-old Burke Lakefront Airport.
Pilots reviewing checklist in flight deck
Jan 17, 2023 - 12:09 PM
While industry is embracing the release of the proposal expanding SMS to Part 135, air tours, and manufacture, it is weighing effects on small operators.
Aerial view of U.S. Capital Building
Jan 17, 2023 - 10:55 AM
After the notam system failure, Schumer is calling for movement on the Washington nomination for FAA administrator as opposition ratchets up.
side view of business jet looking toward engine
Jan 16, 2023 - 11:42 AM
Marking the fourth anniversary of Emiliano Sala's death in an illegally chartered flight crash, the ACA will hold its second-annual Fly Legal Day.
Embraer Phenom 300E parked in front of NetJets hangar
Jan 16, 2023 - 11:10 AM
Under a recently-passed measure, Part 91K and 135 operators now have the option of establishing a 70-year-old age ceiling for pilots.
Jan 13, 2023 - 10:23 AM
Privacy for business aircraft users is important, but far from guaranteed.