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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend the airspace at Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands. This rule removes the Class E airspace extension to Class D and adjusts the Class E airspace that starts from 700 feet above the ground, ensuring it doesn't go beyond 12 nautical miles from the Atoll's shoreline. The action is designed to align with international standards but is not expected to have any significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to create Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around Monhegan Island Heliport in Maine. This will help facilitate the safe navigation of aircraft using new GPS approach procedures for instrument flight rules in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 5, 2021. This proposed change is intended to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management without significantly impacting small businesses.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A330-243 airplane, which is being modified by TC Inter-Informatics to include unique oblique side-facing seats with inflatable lapbelts. These conditions address the lack of adequate safety standards in existing regulations for this type of seating. They include criteria for injury protection, body contact, neck and spine protection, and head rotation limits to ensure passenger safety. The FAA invites public comments on these special conditions, which will apply to other models if the same seat configuration is used.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a new rule for certain Boeing 777 airplanes due to reports of wire damage in the plane's sidewall lights. This proposed rule would require visual inspections to identify and fix any chafing issues, ensuring safety by preventing possible electrical hazards. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by May 12, 2025, and the FAA highlights that this proposal is based on ensuring safe flight operations as mandated by U.S. law. The FAA believes that this rule won't significantly affect small businesses or state relationships.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making a correction to a previous rule they published. This rule, originally announced on March 20, 2025, involved the creation of Class E airspace over Challis Airport in Idaho. The correction is to fix a typographical error in the agency docket number, changing it from FAA-2023-2491 to the correct number, FAA-2024-2491. This adjustment ensures all documents are accurate and consistent.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of a noise compatibility program for San Carlos Airport in San Mateo County, California. This program aims to reduce noise from the airport affecting the surrounding area, without changing flight procedures. The plan includes five key actions related to land use and program management, such as incorporating noise guidelines into local development and updating noise exposure maps. The approval was finalized on December 15, 2020, and detailed documents are available on relevant government websites.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating airworthiness directives for certain Embraer S.A. airplanes. This regulation replaces a previous directive and requires airlines to revise their maintenance or inspection programs to include new or stricter safety standards and structural changes necessary to prevent potential failures. The updated requirements aim to address issues like fatigue cracking, which can reduce the structural integrity of the aircraft, and possible safety hazards from latent system failures or ignition sources in fuel tanks. The new rule takes effect on March 17, 2025, affecting 662 airplanes in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates the Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and related Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for certain airports. This is necessary due to new criteria, changes in the National Airspace System, and other operational changes. These updates are meant to ensure safe and efficient flight operations. The FAA confirms that this regulation isn't a major change and won’t significantly impact small entities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-22-07) for certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplane models, including various Regional Jet series. The initial directive required updates to the airplane flight manual to address a safety issue with the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) that could result in reduced control of the airplane during certain flight modes. However, additional unsafe conditions have been identified, prompting the FAA to propose further revisions to the flight manuals and expand the applicability of the AD to include additional airplane models. The FAA invites comments on this proposal by April 12, 2021, to address these safety concerns effectively.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments for a new information collection initiative called the International Traveler Information Card (ITIC). This initiative aims to gather critical personal information from FAA employees and contractors who travel overseas for work, so they can be identified and assisted if isolated in a foreign country. The collected data will help provide rescue and support services if necessary. The comment window for this proposal closes on January 10, 2025.