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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has updated the Class E airspace around Giddings, Texas, as a result of removing an outdated navigation system, the Industry VOR. The modification extends the airspace's radius from 6.6 miles to 6.9 miles and updates the airport's geographic coordinates to align with FAA records. The changes ensure compliance with FAA regulations and support secure and efficient flight operations. This rule does not significantly impact small businesses and is exempt from environmental review due to its routine nature.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes several Jet Routes and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways, while also revoking a couple of VOR Federal Airways near Goshen, Indiana. These changes are necessary due to the decommissioning of part of the Goshen VOR navigational aid, a move that supports the FAA's program to maintain a minimal operational network. The amendments are part of routine updates to ensure efficient air traffic management without significant environmental or economic impacts. The new rule will become effective on June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is correcting a previous rule that changed the Class E airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport in Ahoskie, NC. This rule was initially published on March 5, 2025. The purpose of the airspace change is to accommodate new GPS-based navigation procedures for the heliport. The main correction in this update is to change the effective date of the airspace amendment from April 17, 2025, to June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new rule to establish Class E airspace at Austin Airport in Austin, NV. This change is made to support the transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR), ensuring safe and efficient management of air traffic. The rule details the specific airspace boundaries extending from 700 feet above the surface to accommodate rising terrain and adjust for departing and arriving IFR operations. The update is part of routine amendments to keep air traffic procedures current, and it does not have a significant economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule concerning updates to BasicMed, part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This correction amends a mistake where a rule on flight instructor certification inadvertently removed parts of the authority citation intended by the BasicMed updates. The correction ensures both regulatory changes are accurately reflected in the authority citation for part 61, which relates to the certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. The correction took effect on December 27, 2024.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to air traffic routes in Alaska due to the planned removal of the Shemya, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB). This plan includes altering certain air routes: revoking parts of Colored Federal Airway Green 8 (G-8) and Jet Route J-115, changing United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-227, and creating a new RNAV Route Q-188. The FAA is asking the public for comments on these proposals by April 18, 2025, to ensure air traffic flows efficiently and safely.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes. This directive was prompted by the risk that a partial loss of thrust during specific navigation approaches could lead to unintended descents. To address this, the directive mandates an update to the airplane flight manual to include revised data for safe navigation under certain conditions related to weight, altitude, and temperature. The rule aims to enhance flight safety by updating guidance and is effective April 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that shifts the compliance deadline for individuals with foreign addresses applying for certain aviation certificates, ratings, or authorizations to designate a U.S. agent for service. Originally set for January 6, 2025, the deadline has been extended to April 2, 2025, to allow the FAA more time to develop their online system for accepting these designations. This change aims to prevent disruptions in issuing these certificates due to the system's development delays. The compliance date for individuals who already hold certain certificates remains unchanged at July 7, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, known as an airworthiness directive (AD), for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-120 airplanes, due to concerns over potential cracking in certain parts of the aircraft's fuselage. This AD mandates regular inspections and any necessary repairs to ensure the planes remain safe. The rule allows for coordination with Brazilian authorities, as they initially identified the issue. It becomes effective on March 18, 2025, and aims to prevent any serious safety risks associated with these possible fuselage cracks.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace at Wickenburg Municipal Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to support new instrument procedures, enhancing the safety and efficiency of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at the airport. Comments from the public are invited until May 5, 2025. The rule is regarded as a routine technical amendment and is expected to have minimal economic impact.