FAA Rules & Proposed Rules

Airworthiness Directives: Airbus SAS Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) concerning Airbus SAS airplanes. This AD mandates specific actions to address potential engine stalls, ensuring continued airworthiness and safety.

Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed airworthiness directive concerning Airbus SAS airplanes. The proposal addresses potential failures in the pylon beam, with a comment period closing on April 24, 2026.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule concerning airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters, specifically addressing Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in the Landing Gear Actuation Control Unit (LACU). The comment period for this proposed rule closes on April 23, 2026.

FAA Adopts Airworthiness Directive for Airbus H160-B Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive concerning Airbus H160-B helicopters. This rule introduces new safety requirements for the operation of these aircraft.

FAA Airworthiness Directive for MHI RJ Aviation ULC Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) superseding a previous directive for MHI RJ Aviation ULC airplanes, previously under Bombardier, Inc. This rule establishes new requirements for these aircraft.

FAA Amends Domestic VOR Airways in Eastern US

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed amendments to domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) federal airways in the Eastern United States. The proposed changes affect several VOR airways, including V-16, V-35, and V-37. Public comments on this proposed rule are due by April 20, 2026.

Modification of Class E Airspace; Ketchikan International Airport, Ketchikan, AK

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modifying Class E airspace at Ketchikan International Airport in Ketchikan, Alaska. This rule amends airspace designations to support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. The changes are effective May 14, 2026.

FAA Airworthiness Directive: Schempp-Hirth Gliders

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH gliders. This AD mandates specific inspections of the drive fitting to address a potential safety issue.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus EC120B helicopters. This rule mandates specific actions to address potential safety issues, with an effective date of April 7, 2026.

FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive concerning Airbus Helicopters due to a risk of stabilizer loss. This rule mandates specific actions for operators to ensure continued airworthiness.