✈️FAA Notice to Release Airport Property at Robertson Airport
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comments on the release of 0.9 acres of land at Robertson Airport, Plainville, Connecticut. The FAA is providing notice of a release of Federal obligations for 0.9 acres of landside airport property which also encompasses 0.4 acres for slope easements and a drainage right of way at Robertson Airport, Plainville, Connecticut, for the purpose of a planned extension of a multi-use public recreation trail.
Learn More🚁New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC130 Compliance
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 130 B4 and EC 130 T2 helicopters. This AD was prompted by the determination that fatigue cracks may develop at the root section of certain tail rotor blades (TRBs). This AD requires inspecting those TRBs and, depending on the results, replacing the TRB with a serviceable TRB. This AD also prohibits installing those TRBs unless certain actions are accomplished. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚁Petition for Exemption from FAA Regulations Impacting Aviation in Hawaii
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More✈️Class E Airspace Modifications
This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (Class E5 700-foot airspace area) at Lihue Airport (LIH), Lihue, HI; Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu, HI; and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, Keahole (KOA), Kailua-Kona, HI, by adding an additional layer of Class E5 airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface. This proposed addition of controlled airspace would comply with international airspace treaty provisions and satisfy the State of Hawaii's domestic airspace requirements. Additionally, this action proposes to remove the existing Class E5 airspace area that currently encompasses the Hawaiian Islands and extends beyond 12 miles from the shoreline into international airspace. This proposed action would further modify the Class E4 airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area at KOA and remove the Class E4 airspace area at LIH. These actions support the safe and efficient management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at airports within the Hawaiian Islands.
Learn More✈️FAA Approves Noise Compatibility Program for Laredo Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) Update submitted by the Laredo International Airport (LRD) for the Laredo International Airport (the Airport or LRD). On August 25, 2022, the FAA determined that Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) submitted by the Airport were in compliance with applicable requirements. The NCP Update was submitted to the FAA for review on March 14, 2025. After completing initial reviews, the FAA accepted the Noise Compatibility Program and initiated the review process on April 3, 2025. On July 28, 2025, the FAA approved the Laredo International Airport NCP Update. The NCP contains four land use measures and four administrative measures for which the Airport seeks approval under 14 CFR part 150. The FAA approved the eight measures.
Learn More✈️FAA's Amendments to Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More✈️FAA Revokes and Establishes New Restricted Areas in Pendleton, VA
This action subdivides restricted area R-6606 vertically into two sub areas by removing restricted area R-6606 and establishing R- 6606A and R-6606B Pendleton, VA. This change creates an internal altitude sub-division to match daily mission requirements and allows more efficient use of the airspace. These changes do not add additional designated restricted area airspace.
Learn More✈️Removal of Class E Airspace Near Sunbury, PA
This action removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Sunbury Community Hospital Heliport, Sunbury, PA, which is abandoned and no longer in operation. Controlled airspace is no longer necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this heliport.
Learn More✈️Establishment of Class E Airspace at Ekalaka Airport, MT
This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at Ekalaka Airport, Ekalaka, MT. This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive Impacting MHI RJ Aviation ULC Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900), and CL-600-2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was prompted by an engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) STAB TRIM Caution message that was posted, and subsequent repair that found prematurely worn teeth on a rubber bull gear (RBG) wheel in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA). This AD requires an inspection for part numbers and on-condition replacement of affected RBG wheels. This AD also prohibits the installation of affected parts under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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