Aviation Law
Colorado Airport Submits To Noise Study
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport has been under attack by anti-airport activists for years.
Court Orders FAA To Explain Mental Health Drug Denial
Judges want to know why some effective antidepressants can’t be used by pilots.
Comments Sought On Blame-Free Aviation Incident Reporting
The review is relatively routine but people in aviation are urged to show support.
FAA Shifts Helicopter Traffic Away From Reagan National
The Federal Aviation Administration is changing helicopter flight zones around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in response to safety concerns brought to light by some serious incidents in the past six months. Maps of the reconstituted zones, released in an agency statement on Thursday, restrict flying over a large portion of the Potomac River […]
Trump Order Lifts Supersonic Ban
FAA has 21 months to get final regulations written and published.
U.S. Restricts Sale Of Aviation Tech To China
About 40% of the C919’s parts and components come from the U.S. and other Western countries.
Judge Denies G100UL Motion
Court rules it’s “premature” to force the sale of unleaded avgas in California
DOJ Wants To Drop Boeing’s Criminal Charges
DOJ says a Non-Prosecution Agreement is a better deal for victims’ families.
Plane May Be Forfeited For Beer-Smuggling Flight
Court said seizure wouldn’t be ‘unconstitutionally excessive.’