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The FAA is proposing a new rule to update existing safety measures for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This proposal seeks to replace an earlier directive from 2015 and addresses potential issues with the main landing gear door hinge and actuator fittings, which may lead to cracks. The changes include updated inspection requirements and an optional fix, intended to prevent potential in-flight detachment of the aircraft's landing gear doors, ensuring the continued safety of people on the ground and the airplanes. The rule is open for public comments until January 31, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hosting a virtual public meeting on March 6, 2025, to discuss modernizing regulations for pilot schools, with an open call for public comments until March 21, 2025. This initiative seeks to update regulations to improve safety, adapt to new technologies, and provide better training environments for pilots. The FAA encourages feedback and ideas from the public and the flight training industry to help shape new, innovative standards. Additional future public meetings and resources will be announced as needed.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for certain Airbus SAS airplanes, including models A319-171N, A320-271N, -272N, -273N, and A321-271N, -272N, -271NX, and -272NX. This proposal arises from early wear and a broken part found during tests on engine mounts, which could lead to engine mount failure or detachment. The rule would require replacing specific parts on these airplanes to address these issues. Comments on this proposed rule need to be submitted by April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposal arises from the discovery that certain items on the master minimum equipment list (MMEL) do not meet certification requirements. The proposed AD requires operators to update their minimum equipment list (MEL) in order to address an unsafe condition. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on this proposal by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing amendments to Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, as well as VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605 in the eastern United States to support the relocation of the Spartanburg, SC VORTAC. This project involves adjusting several flight paths to prevent conflicts with nearby routes and updating the navigation points due to the VORTAC's new location. The FAA has determined that these changes are necessary for maintaining efficient air traffic flow and safety in the National Airspace System. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until February 3, 2025.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 777 series airplanes due to reports of cracks in the upper wing skin. This directive mandates repetitive inspections using a specific high-frequency eddy current method to detect cracks around certain fasteners. The goal is to address potential safety issues that could lead to loss of airplane control if not corrected. The directive takes effect on April 23, 2025, and outlines compliance and repair procedures for the affected aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule affecting certain Embraer airplanes, prompted by a structural assessment that found fatigue damage in the central fuselage. This rule requires regular inspections and reporting of specific areas prone to fastener issues, with corrective actions required if problems are found. Despite a request from Embraer to withdraw the directive, the FAA agrees with Brazil’s aviation authority that the threat to safety justifies these measures. The rule is set to ensure aircraft safety by maintaining the structural integrity of these planes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to amend and revoke certain Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the eastern United States. This change is part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program and is necessitated by the planned decommissioning of specific navigation aids in Florida. The amended airways include V-3, V-35, V-51, and several others, while airways V-295, V-529, and V-601 have been revoked entirely. This rule aims to maintain efficient and safe navigation across the National Airspace System by updating the route structure to reflect current operational needs.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (AD) affecting specific General Electric turbofan engines. This directive was prompted by incidents leading to significant fuel loss and engine shutdowns during flights. To address these issues, the AD mandates initial and repetitive shim checks of specific components and performs tests if necessary, to ensure safety. This measure aims to prevent engine failures and potential hazards to aircraft and passengers.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify and establish different classes of airspace around the General WM J Fox Airfield Airport in Lancaster, CA. The changes include adjustments to the Class E airspace to better manage aircraft, extending the Class E airspace from 700 feet above the surface, and removing certain navigational aids from the Class E4 description to simplify the airspace definition. Additionally, the rule introduces administrative corrections, such as updating geographical coordinates and revising terminology like replacing "Airport/Facilities Directory" with "Chart Supplement."