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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 FAA has issued a final rule airworthiness directive for Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. This move comes after reports that the canopies of these gliders can open during air tow, posing a risk of losing control in flight. The directive requires modifications to the canopy locking mechanism to address this unsafe condition. Despite some public comments suggesting the problem is due to pilot error, the FAA insists on these changes following a fatal accident in 2023, underscoring the design's inadequacies.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule change to modify the airspace classifications around Morgantown Municipal Airport in West Virginia. This amendment aims to better support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations by adjusting the radii and removing outdated elements from the airspace description. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited before May 15, 2025. The proposed changes are part of routine updates to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and improve aviation safety and efficiency.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the surface for Morton Hospital Heliport in Taunton, MA. This is to support new GPS-based navigation procedures and improve the safety of flights in this area. The proposal also involves updating the name and location details of Taunton Municipal Airport-King Field. Comments on this proposal are invited by April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend the Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-510 due to the decommissioning of the Anvik Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in Alaska. This amendment extends V-510 between McGrath, AK, and Big Lake, AK. The rule is set to take effect on June 12, 2025. The FAA determined that this change will not significantly impact the environment or incur adverse economic effects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule to update Class E airspace in Ahoskie, NC. This change adds new airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport and updates information for the Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field Airport. The amendments ensure airspace compliance with FAA standards and support new instrument approach procedures needed for the safety of flight operations. These updates will help manage air traffic more efficiently and safely in the area starting from April 17, 2025.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the completion of actions related to a highway project in Wisconsin involving the reconstruction of Interstate 39/90/94. The project, developed in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), includes adding lanes and making improvements to existing structures to enhance traffic safety and infrastructure resilience. A Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision have been issued, and any legal challenges must be made by June 9, 2025. The project also focuses on minimizing flood risks and updating interchanges to modern design standards.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to address safety concerns with certain De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed rule seeks to replace an earlier Airworthiness Directive (AD) from 2015. The new rule would require modifications to the nose wheel steering (NWS) system to prevent issues that could cause the airplane to veer off the runway. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal until April 12, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to replace an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Agusta helicopters. The initial directive required inspections and set life limits for tail rotor blades, but the proposed changes were intended to expand these requirements to include new blade designs. The FAA decided to withdraw the proposal because it did not adequately address safety concerns and plans to address the issue in a separate rule. Despite public comments, the FAA concluded that additional steps are needed to ensure safety, leading to the withdrawal of the original notice.

PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk (MASA) has identified that some of its tire brands do not fully comply with certain safety standards due to an excess number of characters in the tire identification numbers. MASA believes this noncompliance does not pose a risk to vehicle safety and has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to exempt them from notifying consumers about the issue. The notice invites public comments on the petition until March 29, 2021, and clarifies that any final decision will not affect the legal obligations of tire distributors and dealers.