✈️Extended Flight Prohibition in Kabul FIR for U.S. Air Carriers
This action extends the prohibition against certain flight operations in the Kabul Flight Information Region (FIR) (OAKX) by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial operators; persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier, for an additional three years, from July 25, 2025, to July 25, 2028. FAA finds this action necessary to address continuing risks to persons and aircraft engaged in such flight operations.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on Information Collection for Air Carrier Compliance
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on April 8, 2025. The collection involves information collected which will be used by air carriers and by the FAA to adequately target its inspection resources for surveillance and make accurate risk assessments.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on Child Safety Seat Dimensions for Airlines
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites the public to make public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 17, 2024. In accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 121.311, the collection of data requires passenger carrying air carriers to make available on their websites the width of the narrowest and widest passenger seat in each class of service for each make, model and series of airplane used in passenger-carrying operations. The collected information will be utilized to support the use of child restraint systems on airplanes.
Learn More✈️Updates to FAA Certification Application Process
This action announces the implementation of an update to the process for an applicant to withdraw, or for the FAA to deny, an application for certification to better address the expectations of applicants and the FAA with respect to certification timelines. The change supports the FAA's mission and the Certification Services Oversight Process (CSOP) by enhancing engagement with air carrier, air operator, or air agency certification applicants and further streamlining the certification process. This update is intended to reduce wait times and better utilize FAA resources for processing complete applications from prepared applicants, thus increasing efficiency in accomplishing the certification process.
Learn More✈️Newark Liberty Airport's New Targeted Scheduling Limits Regulation
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim order setting targeted scheduling limits for flights at Newark Liberty International Airport to alleviate congestion and delays. This order affects U.S. air carriers' operations and is aimed at improving air traffic efficiency during peak times, particularly amid ongoing construction and staffing challenges.
Learn More✈️FAA Requests Comments on Aviation Insurance Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on December 30, 2024. The collection involves obtaining information from air carriers to establish legally binding aviation war risk insurance policies with the FAA. The information to be collected is necessary to determine whether applicants are eligible for insurance and the amount of coverage necessary; to populate insurance policies with business information; and to meet conditions of coverage required by each insurance policy.
Learn More✈️FAA Announces Newark Airport Scheduling Reduction Meeting
FAA will conduct a meeting to discuss flight restrictions at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to reduce overscheduling and flight delays during peak hours of operation at that airport. This meeting is open to all scheduled air carriers, regardless of whether they currently provide scheduled service to EWR, and to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is the airport operator of EWR. Registration in advance of the meeting is requested. In addition, FAA invites interested persons to submit written information on such schedule reductions. FAA plans to issue its decision on scheduling limitations in a final order.
Learn More💼Compliance Reporting for Air Carrier Loan and Payroll Programs
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
Learn More✈️FAA Seeks Comments on Air Carrier Maintenance Requirements
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves information collected which will be used by air carriers and by the FAA to adequately target its inspection resources for surveillance and make accurate risk assessments.
Learn More✈️FAA Runway Slot Administration Information Collection Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 18, 2024. Two comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The FAA collects information from U.S. and foreign air carriers holding a slot at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The information collected is necessary to support the advance management of air traffic demand by the FAA Slot Administration in an effort to reduce potential delays.
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