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OOP_Executive_Summary

The Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People Final Rule is the next incremental step towards further integration of unmanned aircraft (UA) in the National Airspace System. The final rule allows routine operations over people and routine operations at night under certain circumstances....

OOP_Final Rule

This rule finalizes the February 13, 2019 notice of proposed rulemaking titled Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People (the NPRM). In June 2016, the FAA published remote pilot certification and operating rules for civil small unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds. Those...

Order2150.3C_CHG 4

This change to FAA Order 2150.3C, as amended, provides for a special emphasis enforcement program applicable to passengers who assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of a crewmember’s duties in violation of 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.11, 121.580, 125.328, or 135....

Preliminary Summary of the FAA’s Review of the Boeing 737 MAX

This report will provide a detailed technical account of the lessons learned since the two fatal accidents involving the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as well as the actions by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the airplane’s safe return to service. As the State of Design agent...

Extension of Fiscal Year 2020 Deadline

This action announces the extension to May 4, 2020, and to Monday, June 15, 2020, respectively, of the deadlines for an airport sponsor to give notice of intent to use Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds and to submit a final grant application.

FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive

The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-23-51, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model 737-8 and 737-9 (737 MAX) airplanes. Since AD 2018-23-51 was issued, the agency has determined that final corrective action is necessary to address the unsafe condition. This...

Certificate of Waiver - DRL

Certificate of Waiver for DRL, which authorizes night operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). The person responsible for this CoW is Laura MacFie.