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.

U.S. Capitol building
Mar 10, 2023 - 11:04 AM
House aviation subcommittee chair Garret Graves calls for improving general aviation investments while T&I chair Sam Graves seeks more advocacy.
Stranded passengers during Manila ATC outage on Jan. 1, 2023
Mar 9, 2023 - 6:34 PM
An Philippine Senate investigation found no evidence of sabotage or a cybersecurity attack relating to Manila’s January 1 air traffic control power outage.
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:56 AM
TSA-regulated aviation industry stakeholders will need to tighten their cybersecurity due to a new emergency amendment from the agency.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:53 AM
The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.
A 5G tower
Mar 7, 2023 - 7:19 AM
A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.
Mar 6, 2023 - 12:50 PM
Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.
U.S. Capitol Building
Mar 6, 2023 - 12:49 PM
The House aviation subcommittee next is looking at general aviation issues as works toward a draft FAA bill.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Mar 3, 2023 - 1:36 PM
A group of airlines and IATA are taking the Dutch government to court to prevent a limit on the number of flight movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol building illuminated at night
Mar 3, 2023 - 11:37 AM
Republican leaders argue that since the FAA administrator must be a civilian, the White House nomination does not qualify and should be withdrawn.
Challenger 600 on landing approach with flaps extended
Mar 3, 2023 - 10:19 AM
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.