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.
Hochul cites federal preemption in vetoing the "Stop the Chop' Act, which would have allowed anyone to sue operators and others over helicopter noise.
A Congress[passed removing a mandate requiring a LODA for flight training in experimental aircraft addresses a July 2021 directive.
Following a court verdict in support of the FAA, Florida's Palm Beach County has dropped its longstanding jet ban at Palm Beach County Park Airport.
New data released by IATA charts the projected rise in output of sustainable aviation fuel, but the group says more investment is needed to meet demand.
New York's "Stop The Chop" act would unleash torrent of civil suits against helicopter operators.
Despite having his pilots license pulled by the FAA, a Massachusetts man continued to fly a helicopter, earning himself a prison sentence.
Belgium is imposing taxes on noise and emissions of aircraft, including business jets, operating short-hop flights to or from Brussels Airport.
With two major SAF production tax incentive programs on the horizon, NBAA and other aviation stakeholders are seeking IRS guidance and assurance.
Nav Canada is seeking feedback on its Vancouver airspace modernization project.
Pilots should welcome thorough medical exams since it's better to find small problems now rather than wait to turn into big issues that require grounding.
