HALO Flight Begs FAA for Rule-Breaking Air Ops Freedom
Published Date: 4/13/2026
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Summary
HALO Flight, Inc. asked the FAA to let them skip some usual flight rules to help their operations run smoother. This affects HALO Flight’s flights and could speed up their services without extra costs for the public. People have until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts before the FAA decides.
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Allow HALO Pilots to Do Limited Maintenance
HALO Flight, Inc. asked the FAA for an exemption from 14 CFR 43.3(a), 43.3(g), and 135.443(b)(3) so that HALO certificated pilots who are not mechanics can perform limited maintenance at remote locations. The petition lists allowed tasks: replace defective safety wiring or cotter keys, replenish hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic reservoir, replace and service batteries, and remove, check, and replace magnetic chip detectors, and it would also let those pilots make required logbook entries. The public may submit comments on docket FAA-2025-4749 by May 4, 2026.
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