Florida City Seeks Land Swap at Palatka Municipal Airport

2026-13440, Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight

The FAA wants to let supersonic planes fly over land again by updating old rules that banned them because of loud sonic booms. Thanks to new tech that keeps booms quiet, this change will open the door for faster, cooler flights across the U.S., helping America lead the world in supersonic travel. People and companies interested in supersonic flight should share their thoughts by August 17, 2026.

2026-13126, Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period

The FAA is giving more time—until August 5, 2026—for people to share their thoughts on new rules that would limit drone flights near important fixed sites like power plants or airports. This affects drone operators and facility owners who want to keep the skies safe and secure. No new costs yet, just extra time to weigh in and help shape the rules.

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.

2026-15853, Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

Starting August 5, 2026, the FAA is updating flight rules for certain airports to keep flying safe and smooth. Pilots and airports will see changes to how they approach, take off, and avoid obstacles because of new tech and airspace updates. These tweaks help everyone fly smarter without extra costs or delays.

2026-15929, Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations

FAA proposes to eliminate the prescriptive list of required items in emergency medical kits and first aid kits and replace it with a performance-based requirement to ensure contents are practical and sufficient to allow crewmembers to address the most common medical emergencies that occur onboard commercial aircraft. FAA seeks to increase flexibility for operators while maintaining predictability for operators to equip their onboard medical kits. This rule would also remove an outdated reference to certain emergency medical kits modified on April 12, 2004. This action is necessary to address requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.

2026-15825, Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (DAI) Model DA20-C1 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a certain emergency locator transmitter (ELT) not activating due to a missing jumper wire. This AD requires a continuity inspection of the D-sub connector of the Artex ELT 1000 and, if necessary, corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Previous: 2026-12641, Debt Management Advisory Committee Meeting

On August 4, 2026, the Treasury’s Debt Management Advisory Committee will meet behind closed doors to give expert advice on managing the nation’s debt and financing plans. While the public won’t hear the details, this meeting helps shape how the government borrows money and handles the economy, potentially affecting financial markets and taxpayers. The committee’s recommendations come before any official decisions, aiming to keep things smooth and stable.

Next: 2026-12646, Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Notice of Supplemental Funding Opportunity

SAMHSA is giving nearly $1.2 million extra funding to a 2024 grant winner to create a special fellowship program for substance use prevention. This program will train and support community and state workers, helping them get certified and ready for jobs by September 2029. It’s all about building a strong, skilled team to fight substance use in communities that need it most.