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  • 2024-28560 — Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-117 and Q-135; Eastern United States
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96870
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to change the name of a waypoint (a reference point in navigation) in its Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-117 and Q-135. The waypoint originally named “CUDLE” in North Carolina will now be called “RREGG” because there was a risk of confusion due to its similar sound to the “KALDA” waypoint in Virginia. This change is intended to reduce errors in radio communications but does not affect the overall airspace or operating procedures. The amendment is effective from February 20, 2025, and is considered an administrative change with minimal impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the name of a navigation point in the sky from "CUDLE" to "RREGG" because it sounds too much like another navigation point called "KALDA," and they don't want pilots to get confused when talking over the radio; this change won't affect how planes fly in that area.

  • 2025-01908 — Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-162 and Q-166; Southwest United States
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8488
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established two new Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes, Q-162 and Q-166, in the southwest United States. These routes provide alternative paths for air traffic between southwest Arizona and western Texas, especially useful during severe spring and summer weather. This is part of an ongoing shift to a satellite-based navigation system in the National Airspace System. The regulation is technical in nature and not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    In the story, the FAA made two new invisible roads in the sky between Arizona and Texas to help airplanes fly safely when the weather gets really bad. These sky roads use special technology that talks to satellites so planes know where to go, just like using a map on a phone.

  • 2025-03117 — Establishment and Amendment of Multiple United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Eastern United States; Correction
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10786
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding navigation routes in the eastern United States. This correction adds the Martinsburg, WV (MRB), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) to the description of Route T-356, which was unintentionally left out earlier. This change ensures the route overlays with another Federal airway as required. The amended rule takes effect on April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made a small fix to a plane route map, adding an important stop they accidentally forgot before, so planes know exactly where to go.

  • 2025-03116 — Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64 and T-414, and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463; Eastern United States
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10804
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to several navigation routes in the eastern United States to enhance safety and efficiency in air travel under the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). This proposal includes amending existing routes Q-64 and T-414 and establishing new routes T-461 and T-463. These changes aim to modernize the route structure, improving connectivity and air traffic flow. The FAA invites the public to comment on these proposed changes, with the deadline for submissions being April 14, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airplane paths in the sky over the eastern U.S. to make flying safer and faster, and they are asking people to share their thoughts on these changes by mid-April 2025.