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EASA publishes new revision of EAR for Air OPS

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FAA modifies eVTOL certification process

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Notice of public meeting: UASBVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee Final Report, Notice of Public Meeting

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Reforms to New Zealand resources act may complicate controls over helicopter flights

(Radio New Zealand) - The New Zealand government has been warned that planning law changes may erode Auckland…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 5, 2022
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Proposed FAA Special Conditions: Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW139 Helicopter; Use of New Hovering Out of Ground Effect Utility Power

These proposed special conditions contain additional safety standards the administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 3, 2022
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Final FAA Special Conditions: Robinson Helicopter R66 Helicopter; Pressure Refueling Provisions

These special conditions contain additional safety standards the administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMay 3, 2022
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Agency Information Collection Activities: Safety Statement Requirement for Manufacturers of Small Unmanned Aircraft

This FAA collection notice involves manufacturers of small uncrewed aircraft providing a safety statement to owners of the…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 27, 2022
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Requests for nominations: Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee

The FAA is publishing this notice to solicit nominations for membership on the ARAC.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 27, 2022
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FAA downgrades Russian air safety rating

The FAA downgraded Russia's air safety rating, restricting expansion of service or partnerships as its Federal Agency for…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetApril 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

Agency Information Collection Activities: Pilots and Flight Instructors

The FAA invites public comments about its intention to request approval to renew an information collection used to…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 22, 2022
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FAA enables pilots to track medical applications in real-time

The Federal Aviation Administration has added a new feature to MedXPress that allows pilots to track the status…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 21, 2022
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Ohio lawmaker announces efforts to create drone highway

(Crain's Cleveland Business) - Hoping to solidify Ohio as the center for advanced air mobility, a lawmaker proposed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 19, 2022
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5 FAA videos about aviation, environment you need to see (VIDEO)

(Medium) - These are some of the ways that energy and fuel are being saved, waste is being…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2022
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Federal court overturns Texas anti-drone law

(Savegainz) - In a lawsuit filed by the National Association of Journalists and Photographers, a federal judge found…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2022
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FAA COVID-19 related relief at certain airports for summer 2022

The relief announced in this notice is available for the summer 2022 scheduling season, which runs from Mar.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Percepto Robotics Ltd. Percepto System 2.4 UA

The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Percepto Robotics Ltd. Model Percepto System 2.4 uncrewed…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Flytrex Inc. FTX-M600P UA

The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Flytrex Inc. Model FTX-M600P uncrewed aircraft.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Airobotics Inc. Optimus 1-EX UA

The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Airobotics Inc. Model Optimus 1-EX uncrewed aircraft.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 28, 2022
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Flying a drone in South Tampa this weekend could cost you big bucks

(Florida News) - While the Tampa Bay Airfest 2022 is underway, the FAA will issue fines of $225,000…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 25, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Wingcopter GmbH 198 US UA

This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the Wingcopter…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Telegrid Technologies, Telegrid DE2020 UA

This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the Telegrid…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Flirtey Inc. Model Flirtey F4.5 UA

This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the Flirtey…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: 3DR-GS H520-G UA

This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the 3DRobotics…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2022
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FMCSA: Hours of service of drivers: MMBR Helicopters; application for exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied the exemption request from Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters for an exemption…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 28, 2022
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Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for Matternet M2 UA

The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Matternet Inc. Model M2 unmanned aircraft (UA), effective…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 25, 2022
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Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for Zip UAS Sparrow UA

The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Zipline International Inc. Model Zip UAS Sparrow unmanned…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 25, 2022
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Petition for Exemption: Longhorn Helicopters Inc. DBA Helicopter Institute

This petition for relief would allow Helicopter Institute to provide pilot training using night-vision goggles for Part 135…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 18, 2022
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Petition for Exemption: Columbia Helicopters

This petition for relief would allow Columbia Helicopters to conduct night firefighting operations using night-vision goggles, pilot training…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 18, 2022
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Petition for Exemption: Phoenix Air Unmanned LLC

Phoenix Air Unmanned seeks relief to operate the SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 unmanned aircraft system with a special…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyFebruary 16, 2022
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Special class airworthiness criteria: Amazon Logistics, Model MK27-2 unmanned aircraft

The FAA announced the special class airworthiness criteria for the Amazon Logistics Inc. Model MK27-2 unmanned aircraft.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJanuary 27, 2022
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FAA produces web page devoted to 5G and aviation safety

The FAA is working to ensure that radio signals from newly activated wireless telecommunications systems can coexist safely…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJanuary 7, 2022
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FAA extends HAI liquid oxygen systems handling exemption

The FAA has extended an HAI exemption from § 43.3(g) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 28, 2021
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FAA issues SAIB on potential risk to radio altimeters

This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) informs aircraft manufacturers, radio altimeter manufacturers, operators, and pilots of the planned…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 27, 2021
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FAA issues SAFO on potential for adverse effects by 5G interference

This safety alert for operators (SAFO) provides guidance to operators regarding the risk of potential adverse effects on…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 27, 2021
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Santa reveals FAA safety naughty and nice list, thanks FAA for special flight permission

In an open letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Santa Claus revealed who made it on his…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetDecember 23, 2021
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FAA adopts new approach to improve NPRM comment process

The FAA, wanting to better assist in the public review and comment process for notices of proposed rulemaking…
Rotor Media
Rotor MediaNovember 22, 2021
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FAA final rule: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft

This action clarifies FAA policy regarding the existing accuracy requirements for the reported geometric altitude of the control…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 22, 2021
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FAA proposes new safety enhancements to Alaska’s skyways

(Medium) - The FAA Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative is the product of extensive outreach to aviation stakeholders.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 18, 2021
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Operation of small UAS over people; technical amendments

The FAA is making technical amendments to the “Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People” final rule,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 10, 2021
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Request for nominations: Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee

This solicitation supersedes the previous Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Drone Advisory Committee published on Jun.…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 10, 2021
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Drone Advisory Committee: notice of charter amendments

This notice announces charter amendments of the Drone Advisory Committee, a Federal advisory committee that works with industry,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 10, 2021
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EASA publishes new Easy Access Rules for SERA

EASA has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Standardised European Rules of the…
Sun Yi
Sun YiNovember 5, 2021
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Agency Information Collection Activities; UAS Beyond and PSP Program

The FAA invites public comments about its intention to collect information involving data and report submissions by state,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
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Petition for Exemption: Erickson Helicopters

The petitioner requests an exemption from 14 CFR 141.35 (d)(2) and (e) to hire a chief instructor at…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 4, 2021
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Petition for Exemption: Southern Helicopter Inc.

Southern Helicopter Inc. petitioned the FAA to operate the DJI Agras T20 unmanned aircraft system weighing over 55…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 3, 2021
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FAA SAIB: Risk of potential adverse effects on radio altimeters

This special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) informs aircraft manufacturers, radio altimeter manufacturers, operators, and pilots of the planned…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyNovember 2, 2021
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Proposed establishment of restricted area R-2511; Trona, California

The proposed restricted area is necessary to segregate the testing and evaluation of hazardous weapons systems and other…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyOctober 18, 2021
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FAA NPRM withdrawal: Arrow Falcon Exporters Inc.; California Department of Forestry; Firefly Aviation Helicopter Services; et al.

The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 30, 2021
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FAA Special Conditions: Electric engine airworthiness standards

These special conditions are issued for the magniX USA, Inc., (magniX), magni350, and magni650 model engines.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 27, 2021
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FAA Order: Aircraft accident and incident notification, investigation, and reporting with Change 1

This order establishes FAA procedures and responsibilities for aircraft accident and incident notification, investigation, and reporting.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 21, 2021
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FAA podcast: Reducing aviation noise and emissions

FAA experts discuss Phase III of the Continuous Lower Energy Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Program.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 20, 2021
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SNPRM FAA AD: Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters

The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Leonardo S.p.A. Models AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This action…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 14, 2021
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FAA awards $100M to develop sustainable aircraft technology

The FAA has awarded more than $100 million for companies to help develop technologies that reduce fuel use,…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 13, 2021
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

Agency Information Collection Activities; Formal Complaints Collection

FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2021
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SNPRM FAA AD: Airbus Helicopters Model EC225 LP helicopters

This action revises the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) by proposing to require the installation of an…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailySeptember 7, 2021
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FAA NPRM: Noise Certification Standards: Matternet Model M2 quadcopter unmanned aircraft

This FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes noise certification standards that would apply only to the Matternet…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 27, 2021
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FAA: ADS-B pilot deviation compliance and enforcement procedures

This notice explains the specific procedures that apply to compliance and enforcement actions involving pilots who operate aircraft…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyAugust 3, 2021
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European Commission publishes ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package

As part of this legislative package, the European Commission has proposed legislation to support the uptake of sustainable…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJuly 15, 2021
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EASA updates Easy Access Rules for Air Operations, Continuing Airworthiness

EASA has published updated versions of Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (Revision 15) and Easy Access Rules…
Sun Yi
Sun YiJuly 7, 2021
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Proposed agency information collection: aircraft services-flight request

This information collection is associated with BPA's management and oversight of personnel flying on BPA planes and helicopters.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 28, 2021
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News

FAA Information Collection Activities: FAA UAS support center case management system (CMS)

FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyJune 7, 2021
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EASA approves 1st VR-based flight simulation training device

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the first certificate for a virtual reality–based flight simulation…
Sun Yi
Sun YiApril 27, 2021
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Agency information collection activities: operation of small UAS over people

This FAA information collection activity involves operators and owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) issued an airworthiness…
Sun Yi
Sun YiApril 27, 2021
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FAA: Internet preflights better than flight service briefings

(AVweb) - The FAA now says pilots should do their own preflight self-briefings on the Internet before flying…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetApril 19, 2021
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FAA: Report of inspections required by AD, Part 39

FAA invites public comments about its intention to request approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves…
Deb Grommons
Deb GrommonsApril 3, 2021
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Agency information collection activities; unmanned aircraft systems BEYOND and Partnership for Safety Plan programs

FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for…
Deb Grommons
Deb GrommonsApril 2, 2021

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