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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for specific General Electric (GE) aircraft engines due to a manufacturing issue that risks engine failure. This directive aims to replace certain turbine disks, which were made from metal containing possibly harmful iron inclusions. If the affected parts are not replaced, there could be catastrophic engine damage. Comments on this proposed rule are open until March 17, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide their input.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to change the airspace regulations at Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The proposal includes modifying the Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground and removing the Class E airspace starting 1,200 feet above the ground. These changes aim to improve the management and safety of visual and instrument flight operations. The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposal until January 24, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition filed by the Delaware Aviation Museum. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically §§ 61.55(h)(2) and 91.531(c), to allow extra trainees on board specific warbird aircraft. This exemption would enable flights operated for training purposes, where a second-in-command is present, to carry more trainees. The public is encouraged to comment on this petition by May 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule altering the airspace around Palmdale USAF Plant 42 Airport in California. The rule redefines parts of Class D and Class E airspace to ensure safe and efficient flight operations, especially for aircraft descending to certain altitudes. It also makes changes to remove unnecessary overlaps with other airspace areas and include corrections to legal descriptions. No public comments were received during the proposal stage, and the changes are considered routine without significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to amend RNAV Route Q-33 and Jet Route J-180 due to the planned removal of certain navigation aids. These changes will help maintain safe and efficient air travel by updating how aircraft navigate these routes. The amendments involve replacing certain points along Q-33 with new waypoints and adjusting J-180 to extend between Little Rock, AR, and Foristell, MO. The FAA states these updates do not significantly affect the environment or impose major economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the airspace at Great Falls International Airport in Montana. The proposal includes modifying Class E airspace in various ways to improve the management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This involves reducing the size of certain airspace areas and removing unnecessary references, such as the Great Falls VORTAC and Malmstrom AFB, from airspace descriptions. These changes aim to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management around the airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning Airbus Canada Limited Partnership aircraft models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11. This proposed rule is in response to a design review that identified a problem with the software protection logic related to engine bleed duct leaks, which could lead to a dual engine failure. The proposal requires changes to the airplane flight manual to ensure that flight crews can manually isolate the opposite engine in case of a large leak. Comments on this proposal are requested by January 27, 2025, to address the identified safety issue effectively.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the availability of a Written Re-evaluation/Record of Decision (WR/ROD) for changes to the Las Vegas Metroplex Project's Final Environmental Assessment design for five flight procedures. These changes involve four procedures at McCarran International Airport and one at Henderson Executive Airport. The FAA has determined that these changes do not significantly alter environmental impacts, and thus, no supplement to the Final Environmental Assessment will be prepared. The WR/ROD and related documents are accessible to the public for review.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters to address a safety risk involving deformation in the door hinge of the ballast box assembly, which could lead to dangerous scenarios during flight. This directive requires the removal of all ballast weights from the affected parts and prohibits their use to prevent possible damage to the tail rotor which might result in loss of control over the aircraft. Public comments on this directive are invited until May 27, 2025, while compliance with the directive is required by April 25, 2025. This AD incorporates instructions from a Transport Canada emergency directive and aims to ensure safe flight operations.

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.