The FAA is initiating public engagement on the Modernization of Part 141 with an introductory public meeting and will include additional meetings. These meetings provide a forum for the aviation community to discuss, prioritize, and make recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning the modernization of part 141 through written and oral comments. In its commitment to maintaining the safest air transportation system in the world, the FAA finds the best foundation of quality ground and flight training is through certificated pilot schools.

Current part 141 pilot school training regulations have foundational ties to the early years of pilot training and elements directly linked to the Civil Air Regulations. Therefore, updating part 141 regulations would ensure the training conducted at pilot schools meets the 21st century challenges of technology, safety, and the advancements in teaching and learning techniques.  

The Modernization of Part 141 public meetings will be a key resource in the FAA’s ability to identify and address the demands and needs of the flight training industry.

Meeting Schedule

Bridgewater, MA Hybrid Meeting

• June 10-11, 2025: Note that meeting schedule has changed to 2 days
• Bridgewater State University – Moakley Auditorium
  • 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA 02324
  • Bridgewater State University Campus Map
  • Driving directions provided in above link
  • Commuter rail: MBTA Station near parking lot T available
  • Free Parking available in parking area S
  • Moakley Center (Auditorium) is in building 25
• In-person attendance registration
  • Last day for in person registration will be May 27, 2025
  • For registration after May 27, 2025 please contact: 141taskforce@nftaus.org
• Virtual attendance registration
  • Registration can occur up to the day of the meeting.
• Agenda: TBD

The tentative schedule is not considered finalized until listed in the Federal Register Notice.  

Resources

• Federal Docket: FAA-2024-2531
• Federal Register Notice – June Hybrid Meeting
• Modernization of Part 141 Initiative Public Letter and Public Meeting Objectives and Tasks
• Previous Meeting Resources

Contact Information: 
General Aviation and Commercial Division
Training and Certification Group, AFS-810
9-AFS-Modernization-Part141-Comments@faa.gov