Securing America’s Fuels Act: Senate Moves to Reinstate 45Z SAF Bonus Credit Through 2033

Sustainable aviation fuel production refinery surrounded by agricultural corn fields representing the Securing America's Fuels Act and the 45Z SAF bonus credit reinstatement bill introduced February 2026

Regulatory Change | SAF Tax Policy | February 2026 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 | Sources: US Senate Press Releases, NBAA, SAF Coalition — February 2026 Quick Summary On February 4, 2026, a bipartisan group of US Senators introduced the Securing America’s Fuels Act. The bill aims to restore a bonus tax credit for sustainable … Read more

FAA Emergency Order Navigable Airspace Operating Limitations: Critical Updates for Aviation Stakeholders

Air traffic control tower with planes in background illustrating FAA Emergency Order Navigable Airspace Operating Limitations

Comprehensive analysis of the FAA Emergency Order Navigable Airspace Operating Limitations affecting 40 major airports. Learn about implementation timelines, stakeholder impacts, and compliance strategies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order establishing operating limitations on the use of navigable airspace affecting 40 major airports across the United States. This significant regulatory action … Read more

IATA 2026 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals Update: Critical Changes and Implementation Guide

IATA 2026 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals displayed with highlighted changes

Comprehensive analysis of IATA 2026 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals Update with key changes to dangerous goods, battery shipping, animal transport regulations, and implementation guidance. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2026 editions of its cornerstone manuals for cargo and ground operations on October 27, 2025. These updates incorporate nearly 100 significant … Read more

FAA Final AD ATR: Hydraulic Pump & MEL Compliance in 2025

FAA Final AD ATR

FAA Final AD ATR mandates hydraulic pump upgrades & MEL compliance by Sep 11, 2025. Ensures turboprop safety, but challenges operators with costs & downtime. Executive Summary Introduction Behind the headlines of major aviation reforms, Airworthiness Directives (ADs) quietly safeguard the global fleet. The newly issued FAA Final AD ATR, effective September 11, 2025, targets … Read more

Can AI Handle Passenger Travel Compliance? A Policy and Industry Outlook

Can AI Handle Passenger Travel Compliance

Can AI Handle Passenger Travel Compliance? Explore whether AI can effectively manage passenger travel compliance, its associated risks, benefits, and regulatory challenges in global aviation. Can AI Handle Passenger Travel Compliance? Executive Summary Introduction Passenger travel compliance has always been one of the least visible yet most critical elements of aviation. Ensuring that every traveler … Read more

FAA Concludes Starship Flight 9 Investigation, Paves Way for Flight 10

SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mishap investigation

FAA closes SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mishap investigation, clearing Flight 10 to proceed under evolving commercial spaceflight regulation. Update on SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Mishap Investigation: Executive Summary Introduction On August 15, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mishap, a milestone that clears … Read more

FAA Airworthiness Directives – Airbus A350, Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BAE 4101, Dassault Falcon (Final Rules, August 14, 2025)

Airworthiness Directive Airbus A350

Airworthiness Directive Airbus A350: FAA’s Aug 14, 2025 Airworthiness Directive covers A350 HPV clip mandates, Global Express, BAE 4101, and Dassault Falcon safety updates Executive Summary On August 14, 2025, the FAA issued final Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for the following aircraft: Airbus A350 series, Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BAE 4101, and Dassault Falcon 7X. Introduction On August … Read more