Transportation

FAA Record of Conversation posted March 16, 2026

FAA Record of Conversation posted March 16, 2026

FAA Adopts Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo Helicopters

The FAA has issued a final airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo Helicopters Model AB139 and AW139. This AD addresses an unsafe condition related to rear-facing seat headrest locking instructions and requires revisions to the flight manual supplement and placards.

FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation's Air Carrier Certificate

The FAA has issued an emergency order immediately revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation. The agency alleges the company falsified pilot training records, leading to unqualified pilots operating at least 170 flights.

FAA Proposes $2.8M Fine Against PEMCO for Aircraft Maintenance Violations

The FAA proposes a $2,839,900 civil penalty against PEMCO World Air Services for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations. The agency claims PEMCO knowingly used expired products on five Frontier Airlines aircraft, failing to follow maintenance and quality control manuals.

TSA PreCheck Program Public Comment Period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing an opportunity for public comment on its PreCheck Program. The comment period is ending tomorrow, and interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback through the Regulations.gov portal.

TSA Information Collection Activities Comment Period

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing a comment period for its information collection activities. The comment period ends in 51 days, allowing the public to submit feedback on the agency's data collection processes.

Comment on Transit Data Notice

This document is a comment submission portal for a notice regarding transit data from the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). It allows individuals and organizations to submit feedback on federal regulations related to transportation data.

Comment on Freight Logistics Optimization Works Initiative

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is accepting public comments on its Freight Logistics Optimization Works Initiative. Interested parties can submit comments through the Regulations.gov portal.

Comment on Freight Logistics Optimization Works Initiative

This document is a portal for submitting public comments on the Freight Logistics Optimization Works Initiative notice. Interested parties can submit comments and attach files through the Regulations.gov portal. The submission process includes options for identifying as an individual, organization, or anonymously.

Comment on Confidential Transit Data for Washington Metropolitan Area

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is accepting public comments regarding confidential transit data for the Washington Metropolitan Area. This is part of a standard public comment period for a regulatory notice.