Commercial Regs for VLJs

While the Government Accountability Office joined the rest of aviation pundits in saying the role of Very Light Jets in the National Airspace System is uncertain, the biggest news indicated that the FAA is working on new rules that would allow this new breed of aircraft to be used by scheduled airlines. While VLJs are expected to be a game changer for transportation, the advent of commercial regulations would heighten that potential. Efforts to find out what the agency is proposing did not come by press time. For a complete analysis see the next issue of Regional Aviation News.