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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced changes to the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant assurances. These updates align with new legislation included in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and recent executive orders. The modifications include adjustments to existing grant assurances, the addition of new federal legislation, and changes concerning civil rights and airport fuel regulations. The FAA invites public comments on these updates until May 9, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule, effective December 23, 2024, aimed at improving the safety of Cirrus Design Corporation models SR20, SR22, and SR22T airplanes. This rule requires regular inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of the upper power lever due to reports of failures and cracks that could lead to loss of engine control. Inspections must be carried out at specified intervals, and results must be reported to the FAA. The rule was established without prior public comment due to the potential risk to safety, and the FAA is considering further actions pending the development of a permanent solution by the manufacturer.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to establish Class E airspace for MSP GHQ Heliport in Framingham, Massachusetts. This newly designated airspace would begin at 700 feet above the ground to support advanced GPS-based navigation and ensure safe control of aircraft operations in the area. The change is part of routine updates to air traffic procedures and is expected to have minimal economic impact. Public comments on the proposal are welcome until March 5, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend certain VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal airways near Anthony, Kansas. This change is necessary due to the scheduled decommissioning of the VOR component of the Anthony, KS VORTAC. The rule results in modifications to airways V-12, V-74, and V-516, with certain segments being removed. The FAA determined this action would not have significant environmental impacts and is part of keeping airspace navigation efficient and safe.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has enacted a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This directive was issued in response to revised operational loads identified in aircraft design reviews that could impact structural integrity. The AD requires using updated repair manuals and reassessing previous repairs to ensure aircraft safety. Effective April 15, 2025, this action is based on a related directive by Transport Canada and aims to prevent potential structural issues during flight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to renew an information collection related to commercial space launches. This proposal, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is meant to assure that applicants for space launch licenses provide data that meet U.S. public safety, national security, and foreign policy standards. The information collection has been previously announced in the Federal Register, and the deadline for submitting comments is March 28, 2025. The process involves about 17 space launch applicants, with an estimated burden of 163 hours per response, totaling 2,779 hours annually.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to revoke two Alaskan air routes, known as Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-447 and Jet Route J-155, and to amend Jet Route J-115. This change is a result of the removal of the Chandalar Lake Nondirectional Radio Beacon in Alaska. The altered air traffic service routes are designed to maintain safety and efficiency as part of the National Airspace System. These changes will take effect on June 12, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on their plan to renew approval for collecting information about aircraft noise complaints through the FAA Noise Portal. This process is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information gathered will help the FAA respond to noise complaints more effectively. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2021, and the entire approval process is expected to be completed by July 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition from the California Fire Pilots Association. The petition seeks an exemption from certain logging requirements of flight time under the Federal Aviation Regulations. Specifically, the California Fire Pilots Association wants their pilots to be able to log flight time while flying firefighting aircraft, which is not currently allowed under existing regulations unless the flights are related to law enforcement operations. The petition also requests that this exemption last until changes are made to the regulations as outlined in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a final rule to update airworthiness directives for Bombardier, Inc. Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. This rule replaces a previous directive due to the discovery of a new airworthiness limitation, which involves regular inspections and maintenance to address potential sand contamination and corrosion in the elevator torque tube bearings. These measures are intended to prevent possible binding or seizure of these components, which could lead to a loss of pitch control. The rule also provides guidelines for compliance and specifies that existing maintenance programs must be updated by March 11, 2025, to incorporate these new requirements.