DOT regulations

The FAA removes Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2026-01-51 for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B after manufacturer determined pitch rod bearing failures resulted from inadequate maintenance procedures rather than unsafe design conditions.

FAA supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2025-05-09 for Airbus Helicopters Model SA330J by requiring revised airworthiness limitations sections in maintenance manuals and approved inspection programs to address unsafe conditions.

FMCSA grants a six-month exemption allowing motor carriers and drivers nationwide to use paper medical examiner's certificates as proof of medical certification for up to 60 days after issuance during state implementation of the Medical Examiner's C…

FMCSA renews hearing requirement exemptions for 21 hard of hearing and deaf individuals operating interstate commercial motor vehicles under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Federal Railroad Administration seeks OMB approval for information collection activities under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with a public comment period that closed January 30, 2026.

First Coast Railroad petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for special approval to operate trains with single-person crews.

Georgia Central Railway petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration for special approval to operate trains with one-person crews under FRA petition procedures.

FAA airworthiness directive requires inspection and corrective action for Airbus A350-1041 flap shaft misalignment on affected aircraft to address unsafe installation conditions.

NHTSA denies defect petition DP25-001 filed August 14, 2025, regarding plastic underbody shield degradation on 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles, concluding insufficient evidence warrants a safety investigation.

The Federal Railroad Administration seeks OMB approval for an information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act, with public comment period closed January 30, 2026.

FMCSA grants exemptions to 18 hard-of-hearing and deaf individuals from hearing requirements under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

FAA received a petition from Rupprecht Law P.A. seeking exemption from specified Federal Aviation Regulations; this notice invites public participation in the exemption review process.

FAA exemption petition filed by HALO Flight, Inc. seeks relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations requirements.

FAA establishes Class E airspace from 700 feet above surface at Wall Municipal Airport in Wall, South Dakota to enable instrument flight rules operations and improve airport safety management.

FAA proposes airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B requiring inspection and replacement of missing retaining rings on jettisonable window hinge pins to address safety concerns.