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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. The petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, 14 CFR 61.160(b), allowing him to use his past education and experience to obtain a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required hours. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the petition by May 6, 2025, using various methods provided, including online submission, mail, or fax. This notice aims to increase public awareness and involvement in the FAA's exemption process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous safety directive for certain Airbus Helicopters, specifically Model SA330J, to address issues with the tail rotor blades. This update requires more frequent inspections and clarifies the compliance procedures. The purpose of these changes is to reduce the risk of fatigue cracks which could lead to a failure of the tail rotor blade and, consequently, loss of control of the helicopter. Helicopters must regularly undergo inspections and any rotor blades showing issues must be repaired or replaced before they can be used again.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a new rule for ATR—GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes. This rule requires replacing faulty Angle of Attack (AoA) probes that may not activate the stick pusher, a safety mechanism, in a timely manner, especially at low airspeeds and when flaps are extended. This condition could potentially lead to a loss of airplane control. The rule, effective April 4, 2025, aligns with a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and prohibits installing the affected parts in these aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify Class E airspace at Billy Free Municipal Airport in Dumas, Arkansas. This change is part of a broader initiative triggered by the decommissioning of the Monticello VOR navigation aid, as per the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendment removes references to Monticello VOR and the city of Dumas from the airspace description to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations in the area. The rule takes effect on April 22, 2021, ensuring the updates are incorporated into FAA's official documents.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has announced a notice regarding a petition from Helicopter Consultants of Maui, doing business as Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. The petition seeks an exemption from a regulation that requires helicopters to fly no lower than 1,500 feet in certain areas. Specifically, they are requesting permission to fly below this altitude during air-tour operations on Kauai, Hawaii. Comments on this petition are invited and must be submitted by April 8, 2025, through various methods including an online portal, mail, or in-person delivery.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This action comes after a design review found that the software meant to protect against large leaks in the engine bleed duct was not fully functional, which could lead to dual engine failure. The directive requires airlines to update their airplane flight manuals with new procedures for manual isolation of certain engine functions in the event of a bleed duct leak. The purpose of this rule is to improve safety and prevent potential accidents.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters to address a safety risk involving deformation in the door hinge of the ballast box assembly, which could lead to dangerous scenarios during flight. This directive requires the removal of all ballast weights from the affected parts and prohibits their use to prevent possible damage to the tail rotor which might result in loss of control over the aircraft. Public comments on this directive are invited until May 27, 2025, while compliance with the directive is required by April 25, 2025. This AD incorporates instructions from a Transport Canada emergency directive and aims to ensure safe flight operations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes two existing low altitude RNAV (area navigation) routes and introduces nine new ones to support the South-Central Florida Metroplex Project. These changes aim to reduce reliance on ground-based navigation systems and improve efficiency in the National Airspace System. The adjustments, effective April 22, 2021, are intended to enhance air traffic procedures without significant regulatory or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule modifying the Class D and Class E airspace at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport in California. The changes are intended to better accommodate and manage flights under instrument and visual flight rules at the airport. This modification also updates the airport’s legal description to reflect the FAA’s database. The airspace changes are set to take effect on June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at the Sunbury Fire Department Heliport in Sunbury, NC. This new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius to support new GPS-based standard instrument approach procedures. The purpose of this controlled airspace is to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, particularly benefiting medevac helicopter operations by improving accessibility and healthcare access for the community. The regulation is effective on June 12, 2025, and aligns with annual updates to FAA airspace designations.