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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rule that modifies the Class E airspace near Tarboro, North Carolina. The change increases the radius of this airspace from 6.5 miles to 6.9 miles to include the ECU Health Edgecombe Heliport. This update also adjusts the coordinates for Tarboro-Edgecombe Airport to ensure flight safety and improve the management of instrument flight rules operations in the area. This amendment was published without public comments and is not expected to have any significant economic or environmental impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that supersedes a previous Airworthiness Directive from 2023 for Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes. The new directive addresses a safety concern related to high-pressure valves (HPVs) in the airplanes' bleed systems, which might leak and expose other components to damage. The rule requires shorter intervals for exchanging certain parts, updates to the airplane manuals for some models, and places limits on part installations to ensure safety. These actions are based on recommendations from European aviation authorities and new updates from Airbus, aiming to prevent high-pressure situations that could compromise aircraft safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a plan to release and sell eleven parcels of land at the Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport in Kansas. This move is part of an effort to comply with federal guidelines that prevent federally acquired airport property from being used for non-aviation purposes. The land, covering around 13.23 acres, will be sold for commercial development, ensuring the airport receives fair market value. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by April 14, 2025, and the documents related to the sale can be inspected at the FAA and airport offices by appointment.

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) has established new Class E airspace at Redfield Municipal Airport in South Dakota. This update supports the development of new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The new airspace regulations begin at 700 feet above ground level and extend in a 6.3-mile radius around the airport. The rule is part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to ensure safe and efficient airspace use, and it is scheduled to take effect on April 17, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice summarizing a petition from Dynamic Ventures Inc. seeking exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The company wants their pilots, required by NASA to act as second-in-command (SIC) in specific public aircraft operations, to log SIC flight time even if the aircraft type doesn't require an SIC. They also want to retroactively count the SIC time on past flights where an SIC wasn't mandated by aircraft type or regulations. The public can submit comments on the petition by April 8, 2025, through various methods outlined by the FAA.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY. This rule eliminates the Class D airspace, creates a new Class E surface area, and modifies existing Class E airspace to better support departing and arriving aircraft. These changes are intended to enhance safety following the permanent closure of the airport's control tower. The FAA determined that this rule does not have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, due to problems with crew oxygen mask stowage boxes. This directive mandates the inspection and possible replacement of certain stowage boxes that may have been assembled incorrectly, posing a risk of blocked oxygen flow, which could potentially lead to pilot oxygen deprivation and loss of plane control. The directive takes effect on February 22, 2021, and comments are due by March 22, 2021. The AD implements procedures specified in an emergency directive by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the information collection required for certifying air carriers and commercial operators under Federal Aviation Regulation part 119. Organizations seeking certification must report necessary information, which the FAA uses to ensure compliance with aviation regulations. Public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of the information collection are invited until March 22, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to adjust the Class E airspace around Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This proposal aims to create new Class E airspace from 700 feet above the ground while removing existing Class E airspace that begins at 1,200 feet, which has become unnecessary due to other airspace coverage. The changes are meant to improve the airport's operations, particularly for instrument flight rules (IFR), and include updates to the airport's legal description. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by February 21, 2025.