Deadline Alert | FAA UAS Regulation | May 2026 Last Updated: May 9, 2026 | Source: Federal Register, May 6, 2026 Quick Summary The FAA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 6, 2026, that would allow owners and operators of critical infrastructure and sensitive fixed-site facilities to formally apply for drone flight … Read more
Regulatory Change | UK SAF Mandate | Aviation Decarbonization Last Updated: May 5, 2026 | Sources: UK Parliament, DfT, House of Commons Library, Gowling WLG, Slaughter and May Quick Summary The United Kingdom’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate entered force on January 1, 2025, requiring all aviation fuel suppliers delivering above a threshold volume in … Read more
Regulatory Change | EU SAF Mandate | Aviation Decarbonization Published: January 6, 2025 | Last Updated: May 2026 | Sources: EUR-Lex, EASA, European Commission, EBAA Quick Summary ReFuelEU Aviation (Regulation EU 2023/2405) is the European Union’s mandatory sustainable aviation fuel framework. This introduces a phased SAF blending mandate at all major EU airports — starting … Read more
Industry Update | SAF Production Policy | DOE / USDA / FAA Last Updated: April 16, 2026 | Sources: DOE, USDA, FAA — SAF Grand Challenge 2021–2024 Progress Report; DOE Metrics Dashboard Quick Summary The US government’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge — a whole-of-government initiative launched in September 2021. Led by the DOE, USDA, … Read more
Compliance Alert | ICAO CORSIA | International Aviation Emissions Last Updated: March 29, 2026 | Sources: ICAO, IATA, HFW, CEEZER, Econetix Quick Summary CORSIA Phase 2 begins January 1, 2027. What was once largely a voluntary carbon offsetting program for international aviation is now a binding legal obligation. For US carriers, this is a major … Read more
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
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
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
Updated FAA helicopter route chart showing modified flight paths and zones at IAD and BWI airports
Stay informed about the latest FAA Airworthiness Directive ATR42-500 ATR72 effective November 6, 2025. Learn about required modifications, compliance timelines, and safety implications for operators.