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.
New Lasp will likely increase weight threshold
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Budget cuts could delay NextGen transition
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Congress takes action on long-term FAA funding
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New Grand Canyon Rules Draw Fire from Air-tour Operators
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FAA To Host Meeting on Helo Rule Changes
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DOT IG Notes Technical Problems in FAA NextGen Programs
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Customs treaty should ease bizav headaches in Russia
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VAT changes spur finance concerns
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EBAA pushes for rule harmonization as tax and flexibility concerns blur safety standards
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