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  • 2024-30233 — Amendment of Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-415 and V-605; Eastern United States
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103720
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing amendments to Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, as well as VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605 in the eastern United States to support the relocation of the Spartanburg, SC VORTAC. This project involves adjusting several flight paths to prevent conflicts with nearby routes and updating the navigation points due to the VORTAC's new location. The FAA has determined that these changes are necessary for maintaining efficient air traffic flow and safety in the National Airspace System. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until February 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change some airplane paths in the eastern United States so planes can fly safely around a new spot they use for directions in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They are asking people to share their thoughts on these changes until February 3, 2025.

  • 2024-30282 — Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-161 and Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437, Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481; Eastern United States
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103717
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend certain United States Area Navigation (RNAV) routes in the eastern U.S. The amendments aim to increase the efficiency of air traffic, especially as part of the Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Route Optimization Project. The key changes include modifying RNAV Routes Q-409 and Q-437 by correcting the state location of the OYVAY waypoint to Delaware and updating the geographic coordinates for several waypoints. Comments on these proposals are invited and must be submitted by January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airplane routes in the eastern U.S. to make flying more efficient, and they're moving a tiny spot on the map in Delaware. They want to hear what people think about these changes by January 21, 2025.

  • 2025-04393 — Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-161 and Amendment of United States Area Navigation Routes Q-97, Q-133, Q-437, Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481; Eastern United States
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13063
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule establishing a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-161 and amending several existing RNAV routes, including Q-97, Q-133, Q-409, Q-437, Q-439, Q-445, and Q-481, in the eastern United States. This action is part of a project to improve the efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS) along the Northeast Corridor. The changes are aimed at reducing traffic conflicts and improving connectivity between major airports in the United States and Canada. The rule will take effect on June 12, 2025, and is classified as routine, with minimal economic and environmental impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making new airplane pathways and fixing some old ones in the eastern part of the U.S. to help planes fly smoother and get people where they’re going faster, like having better roads in the sky for airplanes. These changes, starting June 12, 2025, are expected to make flying better and safer, without affecting the environment too much.