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.
ICAO is launching a campaign to improve Notam quality by pushing nations to purge ones that are more than three months old.
NATA advised that the third round of the Payroll Support Program is available only to carriers who received the second round.
Reps. Sam Graves and Garret Graves expressed concerns to the new Treasury Secretary that delays in PSP funding is hurting small operators.
New York City is considering legislation that would effectively shut down heliports there.
Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.
The FAA said stakeholder involvement is necessary as it uses its noise research to help shape future environmental policy.
In a letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen, NATA chief Timothy Obitts expressed concern about ongoing delays in PSP funding disbursement.
Wednesday's final passage of the American Rescue Plan is unleashing $26 billion in specific aid for aviation.
NBAA and AOPA asked the FAA and DOD to update them on efforts to mitigate the impact of intentional GPS jamming events.
Set for final passage this week, the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan includes $26 billion in aviation-targeted measures and billions in general aid.
