FAA Extends Drone Restriction Comment Deadline

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.

2026-13218 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is updating rules for Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes because their radio altimeters can get messed up by 5G signals in Canadian airspace. Pilots will have to follow new flight manual limits to keep flights safe during landings and approaches starting July 1, 2026. This change helps avoid tricky situations but might mean extra work for flight crews and some operational limits.

2026-13217 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is updating rules for Boeing 787 airplanes because their radio altimeters can get mixed up by 5G signals in Canadian airspace. This can mess with landing systems, making landings longer and less safe. Starting July 1, 2026, pilots must follow new manual instructions to avoid these problems, keeping flights safe without extra costs for airlines.

2026-13216 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is updating rules for Boeing 747-8 and 777 airplanes because their radio altimeters can get messed up by 5G signals in Canadian airspace. Pilots will have to follow new flight manual limits to keep flights safe starting July 1, 2026. This change helps prevent problems with important airplane systems and keeps everyone flying smoothly, with no big costs expected.

2026-13211 — Radar Data Pilot Program

The FAA is launching a Radar Data Pilot Program to share special airspace radar data with qualified groups like drone companies and tech testers. Starting June 26, 2026, these groups can apply to get access to this data to help improve air traffic and drone management. This program aims to boost innovation while keeping sensitive info safe, with no direct cost mentioned yet.

2026-13207 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Starting July 1, 2026, all Boeing 747 models must update their flight manuals to avoid using radio altimeter data when flying in Canadian airspace. This change is because 5G signals can mess with the altimeters, making some flight systems act up and increasing pilot workload during critical moments like takeoff and landing. Pilots and airlines need to follow these new rules to keep flights safe without extra costs.

Previous: 2026-13123 — Disclosure of Information

The FDIC wants to make it easier and clearer for banks to share confidential info with their affiliates without asking for permission first. They’re also simplifying rules about when and how they share info under the Freedom of Information Act and during legal cases. If you’re a bank or work with one, you’ve got until August 31, 2026, to share your thoughts on these changes—no extra costs, just smoother info sharing!

Next: 2026-13129 — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA wants Boeing 747-400 planes checked regularly for water leaks that could mess with important electrical parts. This means inspecting water and waste lines on the upper and main decks and fixing any problems found. Owners need to act soon, with comments due by August 14, 2026, and should expect some inspection costs to keep flights safe and sound.