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.

Jan 25, 2021 - 11:44 AM
The Treasury Department has begun sending agreements to Part 135 carriers that applied for PSP support to cover worker compensation, NATA said.
Jan 25, 2021 - 8:50 AM
A webinar focuses on ramifications of a decision to require recent negative Covid-19 test results from all air passengers entering the U.S.
Jan 22, 2021 - 10:19 AM
NBAA supports identification requirements for drones but is concerned that the Remote ID rule provides public access to drone and operator locations.
Jan 21, 2021 - 10:31 AM
The FAA is undertaking a range of noise research and released the results of one such study that found annoyance to aircraft noise intensifying.
Jan 20, 2021 - 10:28 AM
The FAA has opened an application process through March 22 for organizations seeking pilot or maintenance technician workforce development grants.
Jan 19, 2021 - 11:54 AM
The U.S. DOT Inspector General is now conducting an audit to assess the FAA’s procedures for evaluating the psychological health of commercial pilots.
Jan 19, 2021 - 9:24 AM
A proposal by Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for a digital vaccine certificate to allow free movement has gained IATA's endorsement.
Jan 18, 2021 - 1:17 PM
Canada’s civil aviation authority has concluded its review of the Boeing 737 Max.
Jan 18, 2021 - 11:48 AM
While guidance is still necessary covering locations where Covid testing is unavailable, the CDC is working to address questions about its testing order.
Jan 18, 2021 - 9:54 AM
Welcomed by industry, the FAA's new Dynamic Regulatory System is housing more than 2 million regulatory guidance documents in a single location.