Jessica was breaking no aviation rules when she flew.

And two firefighting pilots said federal aviation rules might have blocked an early response to the fires.

The safety chief would have the power to initiate new aviation rules governing planes, crew members or airlines.

It also declined to investigate the accident itself, as required under international aviation rules.

In thedays of tighter aviation rules, he would never have been allowedto fly on so little rest.

In the days of tighter aviation rules, he would never have been allowed to fly on so little rest.

"So international aviation rules go out the window?"

But I don't have to tell you the national aviation rules, do I?

For pilots of private planes or lighter than air aircraft, the federal Government is a key source of information about the aviation rules and safety.

"The American plane seriously violated aviation rules and should take the full responsibility for the incident," he said, echoing the government's official account.