2026-01799Notice

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations

Published Date: 1/29/2026

Notice

Summary

The FAA wants to keep collecting important info from helicopter air ambulance, commercial, and private helicopter operators to help keep everyone safe. They’re asking for public feedback by March 30, 2026, to make sure the process is clear and not too much work. This renewal supports safety goals without adding new costs or big changes for helicopter folks.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Continued Data Collection for Helicopter Ops

The FAA will continue collecting required information from Helicopter Air Ambulance (Part 135), commercial helicopter (Part 135), and Part 91 helicopter operators. The paperwork burden is estimated at an average of 7 minutes per response and a total annual burden of 115,979 hours; some submissions are one-time and some are required per flight.

FAA Use of Collected Data for Compliance

The FAA will use the information it collects to check whether operators follow safety rules in 14 CFR parts 91 and 135 and to determine eligibility for operating certification. The agency may also use the data to take enforcement action against operators who violate the rules.

Collection Supports FAA Safety Goal

The information collection is intended to support the Department of Transportation's safety goal to promote public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries. The FAA says it will use the data to improve oversight and safety for helicopter operations.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Comments Due
1/29/2026
3/30/2026

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Transportation Department
Federal Aviation Administration
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