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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced a notice about a petition from Michael Gray. He is seeking an exemption from certain parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Specifically, Michael Gray wants to use his previous training and education to qualify for a Restricted Air Transport Pilot certificate with fewer required flight hours. Public comments on this petition can be submitted until May 1, 2025, through various methods, including online, mail, hand delivery, or fax.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice regarding a petition from the Czechmate L-39 Demo Team. The team is seeking an exemption from a specific aviation regulation to permit flying their L-39 aircraft over a densely populated area during an event at Michigan Stadium on August 30, 2025. The notice aims to increase public engagement in the FAA's exemption process by inviting comments on the petition, which must be submitted by April 29, 2025. For more information, individuals can contact Nia Daniels at the FAA Office of Rulemaking.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice regarding a petition from Hermeus Corp. for exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. Hermeus Corp. seeks permission to use their unmanned aircraft, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mark 1, for flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The main goal is to gather data for developing a hypersonic-capable aircraft. The public can submit comments on this petition until January 21, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other listed methods.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice about a petition from DronePower1 LLC seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The company wants to operate a drone, called the Joyance JTC30 Cleaning Drone, which weighs over 55 pounds, to clean solar panels in commercial and utility solar fields. These operations will take place during the day, with the drone being constantly visible to the operator, in secure locations where solar panels are installed on the ground. The FAA is inviting public comments on this petition until April 8, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is notifying the public about a petition from Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc. This petition seeks an exemption from a specific aviation regulation, allowing them to reduce the mandatory rest hours for flightcrew members. Ameristar argues that their definition of "rest," as per another regulation, sets a higher standard than the current requirement for hours "free from duty." The FAA invites public comments on this petition by April 9, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice regarding a petition from the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the Desert Research Institute. The petition seeks an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations to operate a heavy unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for research and training purposes. The Desert Research Institute wishes to fly a UAS weighing up to 76.9 pounds and requests permission to hold only a remote pilot certificate, rather than meeting the full FAA written test requirements. Public comments on the petition are invited by February 19, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding a petition from Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. The company is asking for an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations, specifically those that govern pilot training requirements. Wheels Up wants permission to count pilot training conducted by another certificate holder towards their regulatory training requirements, without needing a formal contract. The public is invited to comment on this petition by February 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition from Beverly Hills Aerials, LLC, which is seeking an exemption from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests permission to operate equipment under specific conditions without some of the usual requirements, such as holding a third-class medical certificate for the pilot in command and conducting operations within 500 feet of people, vehicles, or structures. The FAA is inviting the public to comment on this petition by April 29, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including online, mail, or in-person delivery.