The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") has proposed new rules to standardize its criteria for addressing cybersecurity threats for transport category airplanes, engines, and propellers....more
On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") issued an airplane fuel efficiency final rule, which implements reduced CO2 emissions standards into the FAA's aircraft certification rules. See 89 Fed....more
The aviation industry, including air carriers and aircraft manufacturers, has taken significant steps toward increasing the environmental sustainability of the industry. Overall, many airlines have demonstrated a commitment...more
11/5/2021
/ Air Pollution ,
Aircraft ,
Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fuel Standards ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Pollution Control
On January 11, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued the first-ever U.S. greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission standards for aircraft (the "Standards"). The Standards align with the United Nations...more
3/3/2021
/ Air Pollution ,
Aircraft ,
Biden Administration ,
Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
ICAO ,
Transportation Industry
The FAA's new regulations provide long-awaited relief for commercial drone users and assurances to the security community.
On January 15, 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") issued two significant final...more