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.
Congressional Leaders Compromise on FAA Funding
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Former Air Traffic Controller Convicted in Disability Benefits Fraud
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French Helo Lobby Decries Stricter Rules
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Canada Changing SID/Star Altitude Procedures
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Multi-agency Committee Wants Plug Pulled on LightSquared
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Aviation User Fees Are Still Not Dead
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U.S., International Carriers Add Surcharges to Offset ETS
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India Corporate Jets Face Tax Evasion Probe
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NATA Launches Proactive State Aviation Legislation Effort
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