DOT regulations

FAA seeks public comments on renewing OMB approval for BasicMed information collection, which allows eligible small-aircraft pilots to establish operational eligibility without standard medical certification under the Federal Aviation Administration…

FAA establishes Class E airspace at Sparta, Kentucky to support new instrument flight procedures and IFR operations for aviation safety.

Federal Railroad Administration grants up to $2,039,246,480 for rail infrastructure and safety improvements under the FY 2025 and 2026 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program.

FAA airworthiness directive requires Boeing 747-400 operators to inspect crew oxygen bottle hoses and adjacent wiring for damage and maintain minimum clearance to prevent safety hazards.

FAA proposes Class E airspace establishment at Rancho Hielo Brazos Airport in Glen Rose, Texas to enable new instrument flight rule procedures and operations.

FAA proposes special airworthiness conditions for Skyryse's digital fly-by-wire modification to Robinson Model R66 helicopters to establish safety standards for this novel flight control system design.

The FAA modifies Class E airspace at Florence Municipal Airport in Oregon to extend from 700 feet above surface, supporting safe instrument flight operations at the facility.

This action establishes six restricted airspace areas at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, North Carolina, to contain hazardous military training activities including weapon deployment, laser use, and artillery exercises.

PHMSA advisory bulletin urges pipeline owners and operators to prevent excavation damage through Common Ground Alliance best practices and timely locating coordination, particularly during National Safe Digging Month in April.

FMCSA invites public comment on Landair Transport LLC d/b/a Covenant Logistics's application to renew its exemption from commercial learner's permit supervision requirements for commercial motor vehicle operation.

FAA airworthiness directive supersedes AD 2025-22-02 for MHI RJ Aviation regional jet models, requiring continued torque checks and replacement of horizontal stabilizer anti-yaw steady fitting block hardware to address unsafe conditions.

FAA proposes updated airworthiness directive for specific Sikorsky, Croman, Carson, Glacier, Robinson Air Crane, and Siller helicopter models to lower main rotor shaft retirement life limits and remove non-compliant components.

FAA issues special airworthiness conditions for Airbus A330-300 series aircraft modified by Airworthy Inc. to install a crew rest module in the main deck cargo compartment.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport implements scheduling limits to manage operating capacity and reduce congestion for commercial air carriers.

FAA amends Class D airspace at Appleton, Wisconsin to accommodate revised instrument procedures and support IFR operations in compliance with agency orders.