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.

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May 21, 2021 - 8:10 AM
Britain’s exit from the European Union brought a level playing field to an abrupt end for UK business aviation
May 20, 2021 - 11:34 AM
Reintroduced by House aviation subcommittee chairman Rick Larsen and Reps Don Young and Angie Craig, the bill would foster promotion of aviation jobs.
May 19, 2021 - 2:49 PM
An EBACE Connect panel discussion suggests an existing regulatory framework allows for aviation innovation, but capacity is a concern.
May 19, 2021 - 10:56 AM
The NTSB said the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following reduced thrust in the left engine on takeoff resulted in a fatal King Air crash.
May 19, 2021 - 8:10 AM
Starting June 25, LPV approaches at UK airports will be removed following the cessation on that date of the UK’s participation in EGNOS.
May 18, 2021 - 3:46 PM
Two-dozen aviation groups urged Congress to support a range of measures regarding SAF and other sustainability initiatives.
May 18, 2021 - 10:42 AM
State senator that filed bill to impose a $1,000 landing fee on general aviation aircraft concedes it needs exemptions and would be mooted by federal laws.
May 18, 2021 - 10:25 AM
Within the next 14 days, the NTSB is expected to publish a preliminary report on last week’s midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and Metroliner.
May 18, 2021 - 10:03 AM
The Technical Implementation Procedures upon which the UK CAA and EASA agreed provide a basis for collaboration.
NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt speaks at China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021
May 17, 2021 - 10:54 AM
AsBAA and ACP jointly hosted the China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021 in Chengdu, China, on April 8.