Recent Federal Aviation Administration regulations affecting small businesses

This IFR amendment updates minimum and maximum en route altitudes and changeover points on Federal airways and jet routes to reflect National Airspace System changes and ensure safe instrument flight operations.

FAA proposes airworthiness directive requiring additional safety labels on sliding door emergency exits for specified Airbus helicopter models including AS350 and AS355 series.

FAA airworthiness directive requires Airbus Helicopters AS350 series operators to replace main gearbox suspension bar attachment fittings and fasteners, prohibiting installation of previously used parts to address gap formation safety issues.

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.

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

FAA proposes airworthiness directive requiring repetitive borescope inspections of flight control connecting links for corrosion on Columbia Helicopters Model 234 and Restricted Category CH-47D helicopters, with mandatory repairs or replacements and…

FAA requests public comments on renewing OMB approval for fuel tank flammability reporting requirements under 14 CFR 25.981, which requires Design Approval Holders to submit component reliability data to maintain transport aircraft safety standards.

FAA supersedes prior airworthiness directive for Pilatus Model PC-24 airplanes, requiring operators to revise aircraft maintenance manual airworthiness limitations sections to address safety conditions.

FAA corrects the point of contact for a public meeting regarding proposed Class C airspace amendments at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina due to updated facility staffing.

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.

FAA granted Hermeus Corporation special flight authorization to exceed Mach 1 under FAA regulations for supersonic flight testing.

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2025-11-02 for certain Airbus A319, A320, and A321 models by requiring DRAIMS software modification and AFM updates to address unsafe radio management panel data synchronization issues.

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.