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Of the major European countries, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit business aviation operations the most in the UK, according to an EBAA report.

Flight Safety Foundation has launched the autonomous and remotely piloted aviation systems advisory committee to address the safety of these operations.

ICAO has delayed the applicability date of a new global reporting format for assessing runway conditions and runway condition reports to pilots.

Boston Executive Helicopters is again seeking court action in its struggle to open an FBO at Norwood (Massachusetts) Airport.

CBAA has launched a website to emphasize the contribution in reducing emissions by Canada’s own business aviation operations and the industry in general.

The number of U.S.-registered business turbine airplanes involved in fatal accidents fell as a result of fewer flying hours this year due to Covid-19.

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.

As a result of continued reduced air traffic stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, ATC agency Nav Canada has reduced its workforce by 14 percent.

EASA's Joint Operations Evaluation Board will meet in the UK to consider data collected from flight testing of the 737 Max completed this week.

The FAA has ended its previously initiated processes for the development of air tour management plans for some national parks.

The EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to be held on September 17 to discuss its proposed greenhouse gas emission standards for large airplanes.

In a welcome letter to new Canadian finance minister Chrystia Freeland, CBAA touted the contribution of business aviation to the country's economy.

The reservation slot scheme that has required operators to obtain prior permission to use Signature Fligth Support Boston Logan is ending September 1.

Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.

Nav Canada increased terminal fees by 30.8 percent, en route by 26.4 percent, and North Atlantic Track by 48.5 percent.

EPA sets an October 19 deadline for comments on its greenhouse emissions standards for large turbine aircraft.

The aircraft at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport contained nearly 90 shotguns, semiautomatic pistols, and assault rifles.

The Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) has been working to reopen full access for business aviation operators at Signature Boston Logan.

The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.

DOT IG says the FAA's en route automation modernization system lacks adequate security controls to prevent instances of system crashes.

There were no fatal accidents involving EASA-member-state-registered, non-commercial complex (NCC) business airplanes last year, according to a study.

New U.S, EPA emissions standards are proposed for new type and in-service aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds in line with ICAO standards.

Fatal accidents involving U.S.-registered turbine business aircraft plummeted in the first half, according to data compiled by AIN.

Incidents—rather than accidents—accounted for the vast majority of mishaps over the past decade.

First-quarter accident numbers hint at a significant drop in accidents due to Covid-19 restrictions in the second quarter.

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board reported unchanged non-fatal accidents, but air taxi accidents increased.

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.

Pilot Ryan Dashiell, who was arrested on DUI charges after crash landing a Cessna Citation 550 last year, has been scheduled for arraignment on April 15.

EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.