The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Dec. 15 around tax credits for aviation fuel that reduces emissions of greenhouse gases compared with fuel made from crude oil.
December 18, 2023Government, Fuel
Treasury Issues Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Rules
Government, Fuel
US Readies Guidance on Sustainable Jet Fuel Tax Policy
The Biden administration as early as Dec. 15 will release policy guidance that will help determine the economic viability of producing lower-emitting jet fuel from corn and other crops.
December 13, 2023Government, Safety
National Transportation Safety Board Nominees on Senate Radar
Adapting to modern infrastructure technologies and applications will be central to the National Transportation Safety Board’s mission in the coming years, a nominee for the board said.
November 9, 2023Government
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Airline Safety Bill
Legislation designed to advance safety improvements across the aviation industry was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee Nov. 18.
November 25, 2020Government, Technology, Autonomous
Air Cargo Looks to Single-Pilot Jets as Autonomous Flight Nears
A range of companies, from such aerospace giants as Boeing Co. and Airbus SE to tiny startups, are working on various aspects of a difficult puzzle: how to create the next generation of air travel—one whose pilots are far less ubiquitous and new flying vehicles communicate with each other.
October 11, 2018Business, Government
Meal, Rest Break Measure Not Included in Senate Panel's Aviation Reform Bill
WASHINGTON — A trucking-related provision hotly debated in the House has not been included in an aviation reform bill a Senate panel will take up March 16.
March 14, 2016Business
Obama Signs Measure Ending FAA Shutdown
President Obama signed legislation Friday ending a two-week partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Associated Press reported.
August 5, 2011Business
FAA Funding Stalemate Halts Airport Construction Projects, Furloughs Workers
Dozens of airport construction projects around the country are on hold and thousands of workers are furloughed because Congress has not passed legislation to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operating, the Associated Press reported Monday.
July 25, 2011Business, Government
Bill With Labor Provision Wins Second House Vote
The U.S. House re-passed its version of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization legislation on March 25, which included a provision that would allow employees of FedEx Corp.’s Express unit to organize more easily.
April 5, 2010