FAA Delays Texas Air Routes Near 'Industry' After Inspection Flops
Published Date: 3/5/2025
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Summary
The FAA is pushing back changes to several airways near Industry, TX, including V-68, V-76, V-212, V-222, V-558, and RNAV Route T-220, because some flight procedures near Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport didn’t pass inspections. This delay gives them more time to fix and test these routes properly. Pilots and airlines will see the new rules take effect on August 7, 2025, with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Airway amendments' effective date delayed
The FAA delayed the effective date for the final rule that amends VOR Federal Airways V-68, V-212, and V-222, amends United States RNAV Route T-220, and revokes VOR Federal Airway V-558. The new effective date for those airway amendments and the revocation is August 7, 2025.
George Bush IAH STAR redesign and reinspection required
A Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) into George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport failed its initial and a follow-up flight inspection, so it must be redesigned and flight inspected again. The FAA says that redesign and inspection are expected to be completed to meet the August 7, 2025 effective date, and the existing STAR will remain in use until then.
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