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The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comments on the renewal of an existing information collection regarding helicopter operations, including air ambulance and Part 91 operations. The comment period is open for 32 days.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on the renewal of an existing information collection requirement. This collection pertains to various helicopter operations, specifically including air ambulance services, commercial helicopter operations, and operations under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The agency is seeking to ensure the continued necessity and efficiency of these data collection activities.

Interested parties, including helicopter operators and industry stakeholders, have 32 days from the publication date to submit their comments. The comment period closes on April 29, 2026. While this is a request for comments on a renewal, significant feedback could potentially lead to modifications in the information collection requirements. Compliance officers should review the specific data points and reporting burdens associated with these helicopter operations to assess any potential impact and prepare relevant feedback if necessary.

What to do next

  1. Review the specific information collection requirements for helicopter operations.
  2. Submit comments to the FAA by April 29, 2026, if applicable.

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Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations

A Notice by the Federal Aviation Administration on 03/30/2026

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| | 2026-03-30 | Notice and request for comments. | Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations |
| | 2023-01-24 | Notice and request for comments. | Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations |
| | 2022-07-07 | Notice and request for comments. | Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations |

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  1. [Docket No. FAA-2022-0913]

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 29, 2026. The collection involves information related to rules governing Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations. The information to be collected supports the Department of Transportation's strategic goal of safety. Specifically, the goal is to promote the public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries.

DATES:

Written comments should be submitted by April 29, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Näleé D. Romero by email at: Nalee.Romero@faa.gov; phone: 202-267-4702.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this ( printed page 15686) information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information.

OMB Control Number: 2120-0756.

Title: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations.

Form Numbers: 2120-0756, Helicopter Air Ambulance Mandatory Flight Information Report.

Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.

Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 29, 2026, (91 FR 3975). The requirements in part 135 are addressed specifically to helicopter air ambulances, often referred to as emergency medical services (EMS), and to on-demand operations including overwater operations. The National Transportation Safety Board recommended several changes following accident investigations. The FAA aims to improve the safety record of helicopter air ambulances through better oversight of their operations. The FAA will use the information it collects and reviews to ensure compliance and adherence with regulations and, if necessary, to take enforcement action on violators of the regulations.

Under the authority of Title 49 CFR, Section 44701, Title 14 CFR prescribes the terms, conditions, and limitations as are necessary to ensure safety in air transportation. Title 14 CFR parts 91 and 135 prescribes the requirements governing helicopter air ambulance, commercial helicopter, and Part 91 helicopter operations. The information collected is used to determine air operators' compliance with the minimum safety standards and the applicants' eligibility for air operations certification. Each operator which seeks to obtain, or is in possession of an operating certificate, must comply with the requirements of part 91 or 135, as applicable, which include maintaining data which is used to determine if the air carrier is operating in accordance with minimum safety standards.

Respondents: Part 135 Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators, Part 135 Helicopter Commercial Operators, or Part 91 Helicopter Operators.

Frequency: The frequency of submission depends on the individual requirements. Some requirements are one time requirements and some are per each individual flight.

Estimated Average Burden per Response: 7 Minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 115,979 Hours.

Issued in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2026.

Sandra L. Ray,

Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS-940.

[FR Doc. 2026-06065 Filed 3-27-26; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Published Document: 2026-06065 (91 FR 15685)

CFR references

14 CFR 91

Named provisions

Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations

Classification

Agency
Transportation Department
Published
March 30th, 2026
Comment period closes
April 29th, 2026 (32 days)
Compliance deadline
April 29th, 2026 (32 days)
Instrument
Consultation
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
91 FR 15685 / Docket No. FAA-2022-0913
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0913

Who this affects

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Employers
Industry sector
4811 Air Transportation
Activity scope
Information Collection Helicopter Operations
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Aviation
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Information Collection Data Reporting

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