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  • 2025-06692 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Delaware Aviation Museum
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16585
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition filed by the Delaware Aviation Museum. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically §§ 61.55(h)(2) and 91.531(c), to allow extra trainees on board specific warbird aircraft. This exemption would enable flights operated for training purposes, where a second-in-command is present, to carry more trainees. The public is encouraged to comment on this petition by May 8, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is thinking about letting the Delaware Aviation Museum fly planes with more learners on board for practice. They want people to say what they think about this idea before May 8, 2025.

  • 2024-29542 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Wheels Up
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101684
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about a petition from Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. The petition seeks exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations relating to the qualification and training requirements for check pilots. Wheels Up wants to use qualifications and training met by another certificate holder to fulfill their obligations, which is needed due to a merger or acquisition. Comments on the petition can be submitted until January 6, 2025, through various methods detailed in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    A company named Wheels Up wants special permission from the aviation rules so they can use training from another company for their pilots, because they're combining with that company and it makes things easier for them.

  • 2025-02835 — Petition for Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10032
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) revised its request to replace wheelsets on rail cars without performing the single car air brake test, as part of their In-train Wheelset Replacement Program. This request was updated on January 24, 2025, and now proposes expanding the program to include their Laredo Yard in Texas. CPKC aims to address wheel defects proactively and has support from the Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal until March 24, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) wants to change train wheels without doing a special brake test, and they're asking for permission to do this in more places. People can give their opinions about this until March 24, 2025.

  • 2025-03624 — Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11458
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Department of Transportation has released a notice regarding a request from the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART). SMART is asking for a waiver from specific safety regulations for their diesel multiple unit vehicles, due to delays from their brake equipment supplier. They want to extend the maintenance interval for their brake systems. Public comments on this request are welcome until April 7, 2025, and feedback will be considered by the FRA in their decision-making process.

    Simple Explanation

    The train people from Sonoma Marin want more time between checking the brakes on their trains because their brake parts didn't arrive on time. The train bosses in charge need to decide if that's okay and are asking people to share their thoughts until April 7, 2025.

  • 2021-01950 — Notice of Application for Approval of Discontinuance or Modification of a Railroad Signal System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7613
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from Norfolk Southern Corporation to discontinue a traffic control system on part of the D&H line. Norfolk Southern plans to modify the signal systems and change the operation to NS Rule 171 between certain mileposts. This change is requested because the existing traffic control system is no longer needed for operations. The FRA is inviting public comments on this petition, which can be submitted through various means until March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration is looking at a request from the Norfolk Southern train company to stop using a special system that helps guide trains on part of their track, because they say it isn’t needed anymore. They want to know what people think about this idea and are asking for comments until March 15, 2021.