Aviation Regulation and Policy News
Regulatory and policy developments from civil aviation authorities, international bodies and safety agencies.
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FAA awards $12M to 19 firms; funds research to support safe drone integration
FAA
10/01
Regulation
Taiwan CAA: International fuel surcharges to rise from Oct 7
CAA: Short-haul surcharge to US$37.5; long-haul US$97.5
CAA Taiwan
10/01
Regulation
ACI EUROPE, IATA and partners form biometric-travel coalition with voluntary-use principles
ACI EUROPE, IATA and partners form biometric-travel coalition with voluntary-use principles
International Air Transport Association
10/01
Regulation
Taiwan raises international airline fuel surcharges from October 7
Taiwan raises international airline fuel surcharges from October 7
交通部民用航空局
10/01
Regulation
FAA pauses 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue
FAA pauses 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue
Reuters
10/01
Regulation
Pilatus PC-12 PRO Safety Autoland gains EASA and FAA certification
Pilatus announces dual-authority approval for its pilot-incapacitation emergency landing system
Pilatus
10/01
Regulation
FAA certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX
FAA certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX
Epic Aircraft
10/01
Regulation
EUROCONTROL and EASA launch AVENIR Environmental Catalogue for ANSPs
EUROCONTROL and EASA launch AVENIR Environmental Catalogue; provides ANSPs with environmental tools overview
EASA
09/22
Regulation
US GAO Warns Cybersecurity Gaps in Aircraft Communications Could Put Flights at Risk
US GAO Warns Cybersecurity Gaps in Aircraft Communications Could Put Flights at Risk
AeroTime
09/22
Regulation
US airlines oppose Air China request for extra New York and Washington flights
US airlines oppose Air China's bid for extra New York Washington flights
AeroTime
09/22
Regulation
14 Small US Cities Awarded $12 Million in Federal Funding to Support Air Service
14 Small US Cities Awarded $12 Million in Federal Funding to Support Air Service
Simple Flying
09/21
Regulation
FAA Certifies Shenandoah University for Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program
FAA Certifies Shenandoah University for Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program
FAA
09/19
Regulation
FAA Grants Boeing Exemption From Fuel-Efficiency Rules to Build 35 777F Freighters
FAA Grants Boeing Exemption From Fuel-Efficiency Rules to Build 35 777F Freighters
AeroTime
09/18
Regulation
U.S. FAA Awards $1.1 Billion for Airport Upgrades Including 3,000 Vehicle Transmitters
FAA awards $1.1B for airport upgrades; 3,000 vehicles at 61 airports get transmitters
FAA
09/18
Regulation
China to Impose 300 km Flight Restriction Zone Around Beijing From September 20
China will restrict general aviation around Beijing from September 20; airline flights remain unaffected
AeroTime
09/17
Regulation
Saudi Arabia approves new low-cost carrier Air Arabia Alliance based in Dammam
Saudi GACA issues AOC to budget carrier Air Arabia Alliance to operate from Dammam
Aerospace Global News
09/17
Regulation
Italian Flight Safety Agency Study Highlights Fall Risk on Retractable Airstairs
Italian Flight Safety Agency Study Highlights Fall Risk on Retractable Airstairs
Simple Flying
09/16
Regulation
NTSB Rejects 33% of FAA Responses to Washington DC Crash Safety Recommendations
NTSB rejects one-third of FAA safety recommendations responses following 2025 Washington DC crash
Simple Flying
09/14
Regulation
FAA Orders Breeze Airways and Delta Air Lines to Inspect 13 Airbus A220 Fuel Hose Lines
FAA orders fuel hose inspections on 13 A220s operated by Breeze and Delta; twisting
Simple Flying
09/12
Regulation
Bombardier Global 8000 Cleared by CAA for Operations at London City Airport (LCY)
Bombardier Global 8000 receives UK CAA clearance for operations at London City Airport
Aerospace Global News
09/12
Regulation
FAA Proposes Replacing 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban With Noise Standard
FAA Proposes Replacing 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban With Noise Standard
Simple Flying
09/12
Regulation
25 Years After 9/11: How Aviation Security Has Evolved Since the Attacks
25 Years After 9/11: How Aviation Security Has Evolved Since the Attacks
Aerospace Global News
09/12
Regulation
FAA Proposes $77,750 Fine Against TiendaMIA Xipron for Hazardous Materials Violations
FAA proposes $77,750 fine against TiendaMIA Xipron for hazardous materials violations
FAA
09/12
Regulation
EASA releases agenda for 2026 Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum
EASA publishes agenda for IAM Implementation Forum, Oct 27-28 in Cologne and online
EASA
09/11
Regulation
Bombardier Global 8000 cleared to land at London City Airport (LCY)
UK CAA clears Bombardier Global 8000 to land at London City Airport (LCY)
AeroTime
09/11
Regulation
US Senators Urge Delta Air Lines To Remain Neutral On Flight Attendant Union Drive
US Senators Urge Delta Air Lines To Remain Neutral On Flight Attendant Union Drive
Simple Flying
09/10
Regulation
Taiwan Executive Yuan to decide on countersigning unmanned vehicle act by Sept 11
Taiwan Executive Yuan evaluates countersigning unmanned vehicle act; decision expected by Sept 11 deadline
中央社 CNA
09/10
Regulation
Thailand's CAAT becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing's CBTA training solution
Thailand's CAAT becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing's CBTA training solution
AeroTime
09/09
Regulation
IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Aftermarket Contract Changes
IATA welcomed Pratt & Whitney Canada contractual changes to improve engine aftermarket competition
IATA
09/09
Regulation
TSA PreCheck members can now clear security without flying at 13 US airports via Gateside program
TSA PreCheck members clear security without flying at 13 US airports via Gateside
Simple Flying
09/08
Regulation
IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA
09/07
Regulation
Dutch Flying Car Developer PAL-V Secures EASA Production Organization Approval
Dutch Flying Car Developer PAL-V Secures EASA Production Organization Approval
AeroTime
09/06
Regulation
Airlink Cancels Johannesburg Flypast as Regulator Reviews Cape Town Flight Data
Airlink Cancels Johannesburg Flypast as Regulator Reviews Cape Town Flight Data
Aerospace Global News
09/06
Regulation
Boeing pays $3.1 million FAA fine to settle widespread safety violations
Boeing pays $3.1M FAA fine; covers Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door-plug blowout
Aerospace Global News
09/05
Regulation
FAA Awards $481 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants Across US
FAA Awards $481 Million in Airport Infrastructure Grants Across US
FAA
09/04
Regulation
US Considers Sanctions on Airlines and Aircraft Lessors Over Iran Ties
US Treasury warns of potential sanctions on airlines and leasing companies over Iran ties
AeroTime
09/04
Regulation
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Receives Certification But Will Not Enter Service Immediately
Boeing 737 MAX 7 Receives Certification But Will Not Enter Service Immediately
Simple Flying
09/04
Regulation
JCB Aero receives Boeing Part 145 maintenance approval
JCB Aero gains Boeing Part 145 approval; will extend MRO to Boeing 737 family
AeroTime
09/03
Regulation
Judge Rejects Russia's Bid to Reclaim Seized Antonov An-124 in Toronto
Judge Rejects Russia's Bid to Reclaim Seized Antonov An-124 in Toronto
Simple Flying
09/02
Regulation
FAA Grants Part 139 Operating Certificate to Washington Manassas Airport (MNZ)
FAA grants Washington Manassas Airport an operating certificate to allow commercial passenger airline flights
FAA
09/02
Regulation
FAA Proposes $67,500 Fine Against MIA Solutions for Alleged Hazmat Violations
FAA proposes $67,500 civil penalty against MIA Solutions over alleged hazmat shipping violations
FAA
09/02
Regulation
FAA Proposes $67,500 Civil Penalty Against MIA Solutions LLC for Alleged Hazmat Violations
FAA proposes $67,500 fine; MIA Solutions allegedly shipped lithium-ion earbuds improperly
FAA
09/01
Regulation
Taiwan CAA Announces International Fuel Surcharge Increase Starting September 7
Taiwan CAA Announces International Fuel Surcharge Increase Starting September 7
CAA Taiwan
09/01
Regulation
IATA to Hold 4th World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October 2026
IATA to Hold 4th World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October 2026
IATA
09/01
Regulation
Boeing and Thailand CAAT Partner on Competency-Based Pilot Training
Boeing and Thailand CAAT Partner on Competency-Based Pilot Training
Boeing
09/01
Regulation
Taiwan CAA Increases Fuel Surcharges for International Flights from Sept 7
Taiwan CAA Increases Fuel Surcharges for International Flights from Sept 7
中央社 CNA 國籍航空
08/31
Regulation
FAA Orders Boeing 787 Wing Inspections Over Potential Fatigue Cracks
FAA orders inspections for 77 Boeing 787 aircraft globally; Boeing states normal operations continue
Aerospace Global News
08/31
Regulation
Legislature passes UAV act, earmarks NT$240 billion over six years
Legislature passes UAV law; six‑year NT$240 bn budget planned, administration to countersign
中央社 CNA
08/31
Regulation
Boeing 777-9 and 737 MAX 10 Near Final Certification Ahead of 2027 Entry Into Service
Boeing 777-9 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft enter final certification stages before planned 2027
Simple Flying
08/30
Regulation
US DOT and FAA Launch Phase 2 of BEYOND Program to Expand Drone Integration
US DOT and FAA Launch Phase 2 of BEYOND Program to Expand Drone Integration
FAA
08/30
Regulation
Taiwan Executive Yuan to Review Passed Unmanned Vehicle Act Upon Receipt
Taiwan Executive Yuan to Review Passed Unmanned Vehicle Act Upon Receipt
中央社 CNA
08/30
Regulation
FAA moves to fire two LaGuardia controllers for leaving early before fatal crash
FAA moves to fire two LaGuardia controllers for leaving early before fatal crash
AeroTime
08/29
Regulation
American Airlines Changes Downgrade Refund Policy Following DOT Complaint
American Airlines is changing its downgrade refund rule following a US DOT complaint
Simple Flying
08/27
Regulation
Taiwan Lawmakers Process Drone Act Draft Amid Budget Disagreements
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan processes the drone bill draft; parties remain split over budget structure
中央社 CNA
08/27
Regulation
Taiwan Examination Yuan Adds 62 Quotas for 2026 Civil Service Exams Including Aviation
Taiwan Examination Yuan adds 62 civil service exam quotas; Civil Aeronautics quota reaches 44
中央社 CNA
08/26
Regulation
US Rescinds Syria Terror Designation and Moves to Lift Aviation Restrictions
US State Department rescinds Syria terrorism status, waiving ban on Syrian flight operations
AeroTime
08/25
Regulation
Israir Secures FAA Approval for Tel Aviv to New York Flights
Israir Secures FAA Approval for Tel Aviv to New York Flights
AeroTime
08/24
Regulation
Spirit Airlines flight attendants' union challenges Google's $10 million data deal in bankruptcy court
Spirit Airlines flight attendants' union challenges Google's $10 million data deal in bankruptcy court
Aerospace Global News
08/24
Regulation
Taiwan Lawmakers to Resume Drone Act Talks August 26 as TPP Pushes General Statute
Taiwan Lawmakers to Resume Drone Act Talks August 26 as TPP Pushes General Statute
中央社 CNA
08/23
Regulation
FAA Raises Concerns Over Fuselage Integrity of Over 470 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
FAA Raises Concerns Over Fuselage Integrity of Over 470 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Simple Flying
08/23
Regulation
FAA Order Prohibits Passengers Holding Beverage Cups During Pushback
FAA Order Prohibits Passengers Holding Beverage Cups During Pushback
Simple Flying
08/21
Regulation
Taiwan Protests Etihad Airways In-Flight Announcement Calling Taiwan 'China Taiwan'
Taiwan Protests Etihad Airways In-Flight Announcement Calling Taiwan 'China Taiwan'
中央社 CNA
08/21
Regulation
USDOT Announces $615 Million in AIP Grants for 238 Airport Projects Across US
USDOT Announces $615 Million in AIP Grants for 238 Airport Projects Across US
FAA
08/21
Regulation
US Appeals Court Overturns DOT Order to Dismantle Delta-Aeroméxico Joint Venture
US Appeals Court Overturns DOT Order to Dismantle Delta-Aeroméxico Joint Venture
AeroTime
08/20
Regulation
US Study Finds Aircrew Face Highest Risk of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths
US Study Finds Aircrew Face Highest Risk of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths
AeroTime
08/20
Regulation
Taiwan Lawmakers Fail to Reach Consensus on Draft Drone Legislation
Taiwan Lawmakers Fail to Reach Consensus on Draft Drone Legislation
中央社 CNA
08/19
Regulation
Airchair Launches Assessment Tool for Upcoming US DOT Onboard Wheelchair Rules
Airchair Launches Assessment Tool for Upcoming US DOT Onboard Wheelchair Rules
Aerospace Global News
08/18
Regulation
EASA Publishes Report on Atmospheric Icing in Changing Climate
EASA Publishes Report on Atmospheric Icing in Changing Climate
EASA
08/18
Regulation
FAA shifts air traffic network overhaul to AT&T with initial $74.3 million award
FAA shifts air traffic network overhaul to AT&T with initial $74.3 million award
AeroTime
08/18
Regulation
Mandarin Airlines and UNI Air Apply to Suspend Hualien Routes
Mandarin Airlines and UNI Air Apply to Suspend Hualien Routes
中央社 CNA 國籍航空
08/17
Regulation
Executive Yuan Appoints Representative as NCC Prioritizes Aircraft License Issuance
Executive Yuan Appoints Representative as NCC Prioritizes Aircraft License Issuance
中央社 CNA 產經證券
08/17
Regulation
Sri Lankan Transit Passenger Detained at Taoyuan Airport over Fake Passport
Sri Lankan Transit Passenger Detained at Taoyuan Airport over Fake Passport
中央社 CNA 國籍航空
08/17
Regulation
FAA proposes mandatory Boeing 787 fan cowl fix over dual engine shutdown risk
FAA proposes mandatory Boeing 787 fan cowl fix over dual engine shutdown risk
AeroTime
08/15
Regulation
IAG questions Heathrow third runway cost in committee evidence
IAG questions Heathrow third runway cost; calls for affordability guarantees and budget ceiling
AeroTime
08/14
Regulation
US Imposes Section 232 Drone Tariffs; Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs Says Taiwan Can Apply Lower 15% Rate
Ministry says Taiwan eligible for 15% tariff if US component conditions met; will help
中央社 CNA 產經證券
08/14
Regulation
US imposes Section 232 drone tariffs; Taiwan's Executive Yuan cites up to 85 percentage point advantage
US Section 232 drone tariffs announced; Taiwan applies 15% rate with up to 85
中央社 CNA
08/14
Regulation
CAA Taiwan Hosts 2026 Aviation Security Symposium Focusing on Resilience and Smart Technology
CAA Taiwan Hosts 2026 Aviation Security Symposium Focusing on Resilience and Smart Technology
CAA Taiwan
08/11
Regulation
Taiwan CAA Holds Drone Management Meeting and Discloses Registration Data
Taiwan CAA held drone management meeting; drone registrations reached 42,016; 10 logistics trials approved
CAA Taiwan
08/07
Regulation
Gibraltar Launches Aircraft Registry with VP-G Prefix
Gibraltar Launches Aircraft Registry with VP-G Prefix
AeroTime
08/04
Regulation
U.S. FAA Grants Boeing Amended Type Certificate for 737-7, Clearing It for Commercial Service
U.S. FAA Grants Boeing Amended Type Certificate for 737-7, Clearing It for Commercial Service
Boeing
08/03
Regulation
Taiwan CAA Announces International Airline Fuel Surcharge Increases From August 9
Taiwan CAA Announces International Airline Fuel Surcharge Increases From August 9
CAA Taiwan
07/31
Regulation
FAA Releases Transition Plan for General Aviation Piston Fleet to Unleaded Aviation Gas
FAA Releases Transition Plan for General Aviation Piston Fleet to Unleaded Aviation Gas
FAA
07/30
Regulation
IATA, AFRAA and AASA urge African states to align API and PNR with global standards
The International Air Transport Association, the African Airlines Association and the Airlines Association of
IATA
07/30
Regulation
FAA Says Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Seats May Have Been Incorrectly Installed
FAA Says Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Seats May Have Been Incorrectly Installed
Simple Flying
07/29
Regulation
Taiwan CAA to Raise Airport Firefighter Allowance Across 16 Airports from August 1
Taiwan CAA to Raise Airport Firefighter Allowance Across 16 Airports from August 1
CAA Taiwan
07/27
Regulation
FAA Announces Successful Counter-Drone Efforts at FIFA World Cup 2026, Over 700 Drones Seized
FAA Announces Successful Counter-Drone Efforts at FIFA World Cup 2026, Over 700 Drones Seized
FAA
