College Seeks FAA Waiver for Its Aviation Training Program

2026-08943 — Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility

The FAA is proposing new rules to keep drones away from certain important fixed sites like power plants or airports to keep everyone safe and secure. If you own or operate one of these sites, you can request a drone flight restriction zone to protect your property and people nearby. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, and these changes could affect drone pilots and site operators, but no big costs are expected.

2026-12171 — Amendment of Class E Airspace Over Staunton, VA

The FAA wants to make the airspace around Staunton, VA bigger and better to support new flight paths at Bridgewater Air Park. Pilots flying by instruments will get safer, clearer routes thanks to this change. If you have thoughts, speak up by August 3, 2026—no costs or delays expected for the public.

2026-12050 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

If you own or work with Airbus Helicopters models AS350B2, AS350B3, EC130B4, or EC130T2, listen up! Starting July 21, 2026, you’ll need to update your helicopter’s maintenance manuals with new safety rules to keep flying safe. These changes might mean extra checks but are crucial to avoid unsafe conditions and keep your chopper in top shape.

2026-12042 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Amor Fati Industries Corp

Amor Fati Industries Corp asked the FAA to be excused from some aviation rules to help their business run smoother. This affects pilots and companies who follow these rules and could speed up certain operations without extra costs. The public can share their thoughts by July 6, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!

2026-12051 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

If you fly or maintain Airbus AS355 helicopters, listen up! The FAA is updating safety rules to make sure these choppers stay super safe by July 21, 2026. You’ll need to update your maintenance manuals with new, stricter checks—no extra costs mentioned, just smarter care to keep everyone flying safe and sound.

2026-12052 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

If you own or work with certain Airbus Helicopters like the AS350 or EC130 models, listen up! The FAA is updating safety rules to make sure your helicopter’s maintenance manuals have the newest, stricter checks. These changes kick in on July 21, 2026, and might mean some extra work but keep everyone flying safer.

Previous: 2026-03491 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Experimental Aircraft: Letters of Deviation Authority (LODA)

The FAA wants to keep collecting info from people who apply to teach flying in experimental aircraft for pay. They’re asking for your thoughts on how this process works and if it can be made easier or clearer. If you’re involved in flight instruction with these special planes, speak up by April 24, 2026—no extra fees, just your feedback!

Next: 2026-03493 — Issuance of Priority Review Voucher; Rare Pediatric Disease Product; WASKYRA (etuvetidigene autotemcel)

The FDA just gave a special fast-track prize called a Priority Review Voucher to Fondazione Telethon ETS for their rare disease treatment, WASKYRA, approved in December 2025. This medicine helps kids and adults with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome who need a stem cell transplant but can’t find a perfect donor. This voucher speeds up future drug reviews and can be sold, saving time and money for drug developers.