{"description":"Documents matching 'training testing center rotorcraft flight'","count":139,"total_pages":7,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=training+testing+center+rotorcraft+flight&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule adopts permanent amendments and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for a period of ten years to: facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving a powered-lift, and finalize other amendments which are necessary to integrate powered-lift into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this final action, the FAA finalizes its alternate framework to stand-up initial groups of powered-lift pilots and flight instructors. Most notably, the FAA adopts alternate frameworks to facilitate the certification of pilots seeking qualifications in a powered-lift with single functioning flight controls and a single pilot station. In response to commenters, the FAA provides clarification for certain operating rules and adopts a performance-based approach to certain operating rules to enable powered-lift operations. In addition to finalizing provisions for powered-lift, this action also makes changes to practical tests in aircraft that require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, training center rotorcraft instructor eligibility, training and testing requirements, and training center use of rotorcraft in flight training.","document_number":"2024-24886","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/21/2024-24886/integration-of-powered-lift-pilot-certification-and-operations-miscellaneous-amendments-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-21/pdf/2024-24886.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-24886.pdf?1732110316","publication_date":"2024-11-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, <span class=\"match\">training</span> <span class=\"match\">center</span> <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span> instructor eligibility, <span class=\"match\">training</span> and <span class=\"match\">testing</span> requirements, and <span class=\"match\">training</span> <span class=\"match\">center</span> use of <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span> in <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span>. \n \n \n DATES: \n This final rule is effective January 21, 2025, except for amendatory instruction 52 which is effective July 21, 2025. \n The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this final rule are approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 21, 2025. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n \n For information on where to obtain"},{"title":"Sport Pilot Practical Test Standards Alignment","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FAA proposes to revise certain regulations governing airman certification and proposes to incorporate three updated sport pilot practical test standards (PTS) by reference. The proposed update would align the airman testing standards with newly adopted regulatory requirements in the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule related to the certification of sport pilots and operation of light-sport category aircraft and update the PTS to improve airman certification standard materials.","document_number":"2025-22220","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/08/2025-22220/sport-pilot-practical-test-standards-alignment","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-08/pdf/2025-22220.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22220.pdf?1764942316","publication_date":"2025-12-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"2023. \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Certificate; Airplane Category—Single Engine Rating Airplane Category—Multiengine Rating \n FAA-S-ACS-25, <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Certificate; <span class=\"match\">Rotorcraft</span> Category—Helicopter Rating \n FAA-S-ACS-29, <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor for <span class=\"match\">Rotorcraft</span> Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards, November 2023. \n \n \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Certificate; <span class=\"match\">Rotorcraft</span> Category—Gyroplane Rating \n FAA-S-8081-7C, <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Practical <span class=\"match\">Test</span> Standards"},{"title":"Flight Training Security Program","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is finalizing the 2004 interim final rule (IFR) that established the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) (formerly known as the Alien Flight Student Program). The FTSP implements a statutory requirement under the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, as amended by the Vision 100- Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, to prevent flight schools from providing flight training to any individuals who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, and who have not been vetted by the Federal Government to determine whether the flight training candidate is a security threat. The rule also requires security awareness training for certain flight training provider employees. In finalizing this rule, TSA addresses the comments on the IFR, recommendations from the Aviation Security Advisory Committee, and additional comments received during a reopened comment period. TSA also is eliminating years of programmatic guidance and clarifications by codifying current and relevant information into the regulatory text. Where possible, TSA is modifying the program to make it more effective and less burdensome. Finally, TSA is making other technical modifications to its regulations to consolidate in one location the agency's inspection authority.","document_number":"2024-08800","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/01/2024-08800/flight-training-security-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-01/pdf/2024-08800.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08800.pdf?1714481121","publication_date":"2024-05-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"noted above, the purpose of this rule is to prevent the provision of <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> to non-U.S. citizens who may pose a security risk. In general, the requirements apply to those who provide <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> (<span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> providers), those who provide equipment for <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> (lessors of <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> equipment), and those who receive <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> (candidates). This rule prohibits providing <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> to a candidate, as defined in § 1552.3, unless the <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> provider and candidate submit certain information to TSA, the candidate"},{"title":"Removal of Expiration Date on a Flight Instructor Certificate; Additional Qualification Requirements To Train Initial Flight Instructor Applicants; and Other Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"This action removes the expiration date on flight instructor certificates to align with other airman certificates. Additional amendments include updating renewal requirements to recent experience requirements, introducing a new method for establishing recent flight instructor experience, and allowing instructors with a lapse of no more than three months to reinstate privileges via an approved flight instructor refresher course instead of a practical test. This final rule also adds two new methods for flight instructors to qualify to train initial applicants. Finally, this final rule relocates and codifies the requirements for relief for U.S. military and civilian personnel who seek to renew their expired flight instructor certificate.","document_number":"2024-22018","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/01/2024-22018/removal-of-expiration-date-on-a-flight-instructor-certificate-additional-qualification-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-01/pdf/2024-22018.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22018.pdf?1727700320","publication_date":"2024-10-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"\n SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: \n \n List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Frequently Used In This Document \n \n AATD: Advanced Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device \n ATD: Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device \n BATD: Basic Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device \n FFS: Full <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Simulator \n FIEQTP: <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Enhanced Qualification <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Program \n FIRC: <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Refresher Course \n FSTD: <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Simulation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device \n FTD: <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device \n NPRM: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking \n WINGS: FAA's Pilot Proficiency Program \n Table of Contents \n I. Executive Summary "},{"title":"Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification","type":"Rule","abstract":"FAA is amending rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The amendments enable enhancements in safety and performance and increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This final rule expands what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This final rule also amends the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amends the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and adds operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.","document_number":"2025-13972","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/24/2025-13972/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-24/pdf/2025-13972.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-13972.pdf?1753274717","publication_date":"2025-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"private or higher certificates and for <span class=\"match\">training</span>, personal transportation, recreation, and <span class=\"match\">flight</span> school rental. Other commenters favoring the seat increase stated it would make pilot <span class=\"match\">training</span> more efficient since it would allow two students to receive <span class=\"match\">training</span> on the same <span class=\"match\">flight</span>, citing the “Gemini Method” commonly used by <span class=\"match\">flight</span> schools. Under this method, the non-flying student would be able to observe and learn from the instruction provided to the other student. The non-flying student could also increase <span class=\"match\">flight</span> safety by visually clearing for other"},{"title":"Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for Airmen; Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule revises certain regulations governing airman certification. Specifically, the FAA Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards comprise the testing standard for practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate and/or rating. This rule incorporates these Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers.","document_number":"2024-06644","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/01/2024-06644/airman-certification-standards-and-practical-test-standards-for-airmen-incorporation-by-reference","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-01/pdf/2024-06644.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-06644.pdf?1711716314","publication_date":"2024-04-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"discretionary <span class=\"match\">testing</span> framework.\n 8 \n \n After 1997, the FAA set forth the <span class=\"match\">flight</span> proficiency requirements for <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> and practical <span class=\"match\">tests</span> with approved areas of operation, more general in character than the <span class=\"match\">flight</span> proficiency procedures and maneuvers, and simplified the practical <span class=\"match\">test</span> general procedures regulations to require performance of the areas of operation.\n 9 \n \n \n \n \n 7 \n  Prior to 1997, the FAA referred to “practical <span class=\"match\">tests</span>” as both “practical <span class=\"match\">test</span>” and “<span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">test</span>.”\n \n \n \n \n 8 \n  For a comprehensive history of this <span class=\"match\">testing</span> framework"},{"title":"Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action proposes performance-based regulations to enable the design and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at low altitudes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and for third-party services, including UAS Traffic Management (UTM), that support these operations. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 directs the development of this proposed rule. This proposed rule is necessary to support the integration of UAS into the national airspace system (NAS). This proposed rule is intended to provide a predictable and clear pathway for safe, routine, and scalable UAS operations that include package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, civic interest, operations training, demonstration, recreation, and flight testing. TSA proposes to make complementary changes to its regulations to ensure it can continue to impose security measures on these operations under its current regulatory structure for civil aviation.","document_number":"2025-14992","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/07/2025-14992/normalizing-unmanned-aircraft-systems-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-operations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-07/pdf/2025-14992.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14992.pdf?1754484350","publication_date":"2025-08-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Transportation Security Administration","name":"Transportation Security Administration","id":494,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-security-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/494","parent_id":227,"slug":"transportation-security-administration"}],"excerpts":"related job function, the most recent <span class=\"match\">training</span> completion date, a description, copy, or reference to <span class=\"match\">training</span> materials used to meet the <span class=\"match\">training</span> requirement, the name and address of the organization providing the <span class=\"match\">training</span>, and a copy of the certification issued when the individual was trained, which would show that <span class=\"match\">training</span> has been completed satisfactorily. All of this documentation would help not only the operator to have a complete description of the <span class=\"match\">training</span> event for tracking, scheduling of future <span class=\"match\">training</span>, and archival documentation for non-compliances"},{"title":"Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action proposes a Special Federal Aviation Regulation for alternate eligibility requirements to safely certificate initial groups of powered-lift pilots, as well as determine which operating rules apply to powered-lift on a temporary basis to enable the FAA to gather additional information and determine the most appropriate permanent rulemaking path for these aircraft. Powered-lift will be type certificated as special class aircraft under the existing regulations. Currently, there is not an established path for civilian pilots to be certificated with a powered-lift category rating. The general and commercial operating regulations do not contemplate operation of powered-lift. In addition to proposed changes for powered-lift, this action also proposes changes that would affect practical tests in aircraft that require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, training center rotorcraft instructor eligibility, training, and testing requirements, and training center use of rotorcraft in flight instruction.","document_number":"2023-11497","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/06/14/2023-11497/integration-of-powered-lift-pilot-certification-and-operations-miscellaneous-amendments-related-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-06-14/pdf/2023-11497.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-11497.pdf?1686150915","publication_date":"2023-06-14","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"regulations do not contemplate operation of powered-lift. In addition to proposed changes for powered-lift, this action also proposes changes that would affect practical <span class=\"match\">tests</span> in aircraft that require type ratings, including airplanes and helicopters, <span class=\"match\">training</span> <span class=\"match\">center</span> <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span> instructor eligibility, <span class=\"match\">training</span>, and <span class=\"match\">testing</span> requirements, and <span class=\"match\">training</span> <span class=\"match\">center</span> use of <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span> in <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instruction. \n \n \n DATES: \n Send comments on or before August 14, 2023. \n \n \n ADDRESSES: \n Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2023-1275 using any of the following"},{"title":"Removal of Expiration Date on a Flight Instructor Certificate; Additional Qualification Requirements To Train Initial Flight Instructor Applicants; and Other Provisions","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FAA proposes to amend the flight instructor certificate renewal requirements by changing the existing renewal requirements to recent experience requirements and adding a new method for persons to establish recent flight instructor experience. This rulemaking would also allow a flight instructor whose recent experience has lapsed by no more than three calendar months to reinstate flight instructor privileges by taking an approved flight instructor refresher course rather than completing a flight instructor certification practical test. Additionally, the FAA proposes to amend the qualification requirements for flight instructors seeking to provide training to initial flight instructor applicants by adding two new methods under which a flight instructor may become qualified to provide this training. Lastly, the FAA proposes to relocate and codify the requirements of a Special Federal Aviation Regulation into the regulations.","document_number":"2023-10182","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/05/23/2023-10182/removal-of-expiration-date-on-a-flight-instructor-certificate-additional-qualification-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-05-23/pdf/2023-10182.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-10182.pdf?1684759517","publication_date":"2023-05-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"Fairness Act \n \n List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Frequently Used In This Document \n \n Advanced Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device (AATD) \n Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device (ATD) \n Basic Aviation <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device (BATD) \n FAA's Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS) \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Instructor Enhanced Qualification <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Program (FIEQTP) \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Simulator <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device (FSTD) \n <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> <span class=\"match\">Training</span> Device (FTD) \n Full <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Simulator (FFS) \n \n I. Executive Summary \n This rulemaking would amend part 61 of title 14 of the Code of Federal"},{"title":"Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Section 40002 of that law re-institutes the Federal Communications Commission's general auction authority and specifically directs the Commission to complete a system of competitive bidding for not less than 100 megahertz in the 3.98-4.2 gigahertz band (Upper C- band). To ensure safe, efficient, and reliable aviation operations in the presence of wireless signals in the Upper C-band, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new regulations that would require all radio altimeters to meet specific minimum performance requirements. These new radio altimeters must withstand interference from wireless signals in neighboring spectrum bands and continue to provide accurate altitude readings to both pilots and integrated aircraft safety systems. The minimum interference tolerance requirements proposed in this rule reflect the best achievable interference rejection using current technology without compromising radio altimeter system performance. These regulations would require all aircraft equipped with radio altimeters operating under part 121 and those aircraft with radio altimeters operating under part 129 with 30 or more passenger seats or a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds to comply with the minimum performance requirements by the date the Federal Communications Commission authorizes wireless services in the Upper C-band. All other aircraft equipped with radio altimeters would be required to comply with the same minimum performance requirements two years later. This proposed rule is a companion to the Federal Communications Commission's NPRM to expand the ecosystem for next-generation wireless services in the 3.7-4.2 gigahertz band by making as much as 180, and at least 100, megahertz of the Upper C-band available for terrestrial wireless flexible use via a system of competitive bidding.","document_number":"2026-00051","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00051/requirements-for-interference-tolerant-radio-altimeter-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-07/pdf/2026-00051.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00051.pdf?1767647706","publication_date":"2026-01-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"series of <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">tests</span> in 2022, with cooperation from AT&amp;T and Verizon, to measure real-world Lower C-band signal levels in an airspace. Each set of <span class=\"match\">flights</span> had unique goals and objectives, with each <span class=\"match\">flight</span> furthering FAA's understanding of how to measure C-band signals through an airspace. Lessons learned from each <span class=\"match\">flight</span> were incrementally incorporated into subsequent <span class=\"match\">flights</span> to improve measurement fidelity and accuracy. <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> locations were chosen strategically to extract maximal value based on the objectives and goals for each <span class=\"match\">flight</span>. Coordination"},{"title":"Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Facilitate Transportation of Hazardous Materials Using Highly Automated Transportation Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is publishing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to obtain stakeholder input on potential revisions to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to facilitate the safe transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems.","document_number":"2025-21970","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/04/2025-21970/hazardous-materials-modernizing-regulations-to-facilitate-transportation-of-hazardous-materials","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-04/pdf/2025-21970.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21970.pdf?1764769521","publication_date":"2025-12-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","name":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","id":408,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/408","parent_id":492,"slug":"pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"requirements that might be better suited for highly automated transportation systems. \n D. <span class=\"match\">Training</span> \n Part 172, Subpart H of the HMR requires all persons who meet the definition of a hazardous materials employee under § 171.8 to be trained in the applicable requirements of the HMR. This <span class=\"match\">training</span> must include general awareness/familiarization, function-specific instruction, safety <span class=\"match\">training</span>, security awareness <span class=\"match\">training</span>, and, when applicable, in-depth security <span class=\"match\">training</span>. \n \n As automation technology advances, the roles and responsibilities of hazardous materials"},{"title":"Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"FAA proposes to amend the regulations for certificated mechanics by replacing the inspection authorization with an inspection rating on a mechanic's certificate, similar to the existing airframe and powerplant ratings. The inspection rating would carry the same privileges and limitations as the inspection authorization but would not require renewal or have an expiration date, consistent with the other mechanic ratings. As a result, FAA proposes to require certificated mechanics with inspection ratings to complete rolling recent experience activities, maintained independently, to exercise the privileges of their rating, rather than the current requirements of presenting evidence of renewal activities each March of every odd- numbered year. These proposed changes are intended to align mechanic privileges, which would streamline and simplify the process for maintaining inspection privileges, increase FAA efficiency by reducing on-demand work tasks, and save critical hours for safety-focused missions. These proposed changes would be deregulatory since they would reduce the paperwork and resource burdens linked to complying with the existing regulations for both industry and FAA.","document_number":"2026-13282","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13282/mechanic-certification-inspection-rating-and-recent-experience-requirements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13282.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13282.pdf?1782823516","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"eligibility to renew a <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructor certificate, establish recent <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructor experience, or take a practical <span class=\"match\">test</span>, as appropriate:\n \n \n (6) An expired written <span class=\"match\">test</span> report to show eligibility to take a practical <span class=\"match\">test</span> required under part 65 of this chapter. \n (b) * * * \n (2) * * * \n (i) The person's <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructor certificate issued before December 1, 2024, or airman written <span class=\"match\">test</span> report expired; or \n (ii) * * * \n (3) The person complies with § 61.197 of this chapter, as appropriate, or completes the appropriate practical <span class=\"match\">test</span> within 6 calendar"},{"title":"Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FAA proposes to amend rules for the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, and alteration of light-sport aircraft. The proposed amendments would enable enhancements in safety and performance and would increase privileges under a number of sport pilot and light-sport aircraft rules. These enhancements include increasing suitability for flight training, limited aerial work, and personal travel. This proposed rule would expand what aircraft sport pilots may operate. This NPRM also includes proposals to amend the special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft; amend the duration, eligible purposes, and operating limitations for experimental aircraft; and add operating limitations applicable to experimental aircraft engaged in space support vehicle flights to codify statutory language.","document_number":"2023-14425","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/24/2023-14425/modernization-of-special-airworthiness-certification","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-24/pdf/2023-14425.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-14425.pdf?1689779718","publication_date":"2023-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"knots (54 multiplied by 4).\n \n \n \n In 2018, the FAA codified additional <span class=\"match\">training</span> and endorsement privileges for <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructors with a sport pilot rating.\n 10 \n \n This provision authorized these <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructors to provide additional <span class=\"match\">training</span> and endorsements for sport pilot applicants who wish to conduct cross-country <span class=\"match\">flights</span> in light-sport airplanes with a V\n H \n greater than 87 knots CAS.\n 11 \n \n These amendments reinforce that additional <span class=\"match\">training</span> and a subsequent <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructor endorsement can properly qualify sport pilots to operate various"},{"title":"Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards for Airmen; Incorporation by Reference","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FAA proposes to revise certain regulations governing airman certification. Specifically, the FAA Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards are currently utilized as the testing standard for practical tests and proficiency checks for persons seeking or holding an airman certificate or rating. The FAA proposes to incorporate these Airman Certification Standards and Practical Test Standards by reference into the certification requirements for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, aircraft dispatchers, and parachute riggers.","document_number":"2022-26762","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/12/12/2022-26762/airman-certification-standards-and-practical-test-standards-for-airmen-incorporation-by-reference","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-12-12/pdf/2022-26762.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-26762.pdf?1670593517","publication_date":"2022-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"for pilots, <span class=\"match\">flight</span> instructors, and ground instructors; part 63 prescribes certification requirements for <span class=\"match\">flight</span> crewmembers other than pilots; part 65 prescribes certification requirements for airmen other than <span class=\"match\">flight</span> crewmembers.\n \n \n \n \n 4 \n  A practical <span class=\"match\">test</span> is “a <span class=\"match\">test</span> on the areas of operations for an airman certificate, rating, or authorization that is conducted by having the applicant respond to questions and demonstrate maneuvers in <span class=\"match\">flight</span>, in a <span class=\"match\">flight</span> simulator, or in a <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">training</span> device.” 14 CFR 61.1. Practical <span class=\"match\">tests</span> are administered"},{"title":"Use of Supplemental Restraint Systems","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This proposed rule would prohibit civil aircraft operations conducted with supplemental restraint systems (SRS) unless operators meet certain requirements for ensuring passenger safety during all phases of the operation. The FAA expects these proposed requirements would increase the safety of passengers during civil aircraft operations conducted with SRS. This proposal addresses recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General. Additionally, this proposed rule would codify, with updates, an Emergency Order currently in effect addressing safety concerns regarding the use of supplemental restraints. The proposed rule would apply to all civil aircraft operations conducted with use of SRS. The rule as proposed would not apply to parachute operations or rotorcraft external-load operations. Additionally, the proposed rule would not apply to operations conducted as public aircraft operations.","document_number":"2023-24936","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/21/2023-24936/use-of-supplemental-restraint-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-11-21/pdf/2023-24936.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-24936.pdf?1700487918","publication_date":"2023-11-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"airplanes; part 25 applies to transport category airplanes; part 27 applies to normal category <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span>; and part 29 applies to transport category <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span>.\n \n \n \n \n 51 \n  \n See \n § 91.9 (Civil aircraft <span class=\"match\">flight</span> manual, marking, and placard requirements) requiring persons to comply with the operating limitations specified in the approved aircraft <span class=\"match\">flight</span> manual; \n see also \n § 21.5 (Airplane or <span class=\"match\">Rotorcraft</span> <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Manual) requiring the aircraft <span class=\"match\">flight</span> manual to contain the operating limitations and other information required by applicable regulations"},{"title":"Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. This rulemaking establishes an emissions reduction and reclamation program for the management of hydrofluorocarbons that includes requirements for leak repair and installation and use of automatic leak detection systems for certain equipment using refrigerants containing hydrofluorocarbons and certain substitutes; the servicing and/or repair of certain refrigerant- containing equipment to be done with reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons; the initial installation and servicing and/or repair of fire suppression equipment to be done with recycled hydrofluorocarbons, technician training, and recycling of hydrofluorocarbons prior to the disposal of fire suppression equipment containing hydrofluorocarbons; removal of hydrofluorocarbons from disposable cylinders before discarding them; and certain recordkeeping, reporting, and labeling requirements. In addition, EPA is establishing alternative Resource Conservation and Recovery Act standards for certain ignitable spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse.","document_number":"2024-21967","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/11/2024-21967/phasedown-of-hydrofluorocarbons-management-of-certain-hydrofluorocarbons-and-substitutes-under-the","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-11/pdf/2024-21967.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-21967.pdf?1728564320","publication_date":"2024-10-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"Owners or operators must maintain records of the dates and results of all initial and follow-up verification <span class=\"match\">tests</span>. Records must include the location of the refrigerant-containing appliance, the date(s) of the verification <span class=\"match\">tests</span>, the location(s) of all repaired leaks that were <span class=\"match\">tested</span>, the type(s) of verification <span class=\"match\">test</span>(s) used, and the results of those <span class=\"match\">tests</span>. The certified technicians conducting the initial or follow-up verification <span class=\"match\">tests</span> must, upon conclusion of that service, provide the owner or operator of the appliance with documentation that"},{"title":"Airworthiness Criteria: Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for the Wing Aviation LLC; Hummingbird Unmanned Aircraft","type":"Rule","abstract":"The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the Wing Aviation LLC (Wing) Hummingbird unmanned aircraft (UA). This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria that the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the UA design.","document_number":"2024-00549","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/12/2024-00549/airworthiness-criteria-special-class-airworthiness-criteria-for-the-wing-aviation-llc-hummingbird","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-01-12/pdf/2024-00549.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00549.pdf?1704980726","publication_date":"2024-01-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"containment, or emergency landing outside the operator's recovery area. \n (a) Once a UA has begun <span class=\"match\">testing</span> to show compliance with this section, all <span class=\"match\">flights</span> for that UA must be included in the <span class=\"match\">flight</span> <span class=\"match\">test</span> report. \n (b) <span class=\"match\">Tests</span> must include an evaluation of the entire <span class=\"match\">flight</span> envelope across all phases of operation and must address, at a minimum, the following: \n (1) <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> distances; \n (2) <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> durations; \n (3) Route complexity; \n (4) Weight; \n (5) <span class=\"match\">Center</span> of gravity; \n (6) Density altitude; \n (7) Outside air temperature; \n (8) Airspeed; \n (9) Wind; "},{"title":"Update to Air Carrier Definitions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The FAA is amending the regulatory definitions of certain air carrier and commercial operations. This final rule adds powered-lift to these definitions to ensure the appropriate sets of rules apply to air carriers' and certain commercial operators' operations of aircraft that FAA regulations define as powered-lift. The FAA is also updating certain basic requirements that apply to air carrier oversight, such as the contents of operations specifications and the experience applicable to certain management personnel. In addition, this final rule applies the rules for commercial air tours to powered-lift. This final rule is an important step in the FAA's integration of new entrant aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).","document_number":"2023-15619","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/26/2023-15619/update-to-air-carrier-definitions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-07-26/pdf/2023-15619.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-15619.pdf?1690211719","publication_date":"2023-07-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"transition from low airspeed to high-speed horizontal <span class=\"match\">flight</span>, and sustained level forward <span class=\"match\">flight</span>. \n Powered-lift is defined in 14 CFR 1.1 as “a heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low speed <span class=\"match\">flight</span> that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices or engine thrust for lift during these <span class=\"match\">flight</span> regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal <span class=\"match\">flight</span>.” \n Operations with powered-lift could offer many benefits over traditional <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span>. For example, some powered-lift may be capable of transporting"},{"title":"Falsification, Reproduction, Alteration, Omission, or Incorrect Statements","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The FAA proposes to amend, restructure, and consolidate the falsification regulations presently located throughout title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This proposal would (1) harmonize inconsistencies among the various falsification regulations and associated sanctions; (2) consolidate all existing falsification regulations into a general rule that standardizes the existing falsification regulations; and (3) ensure that falsification-related conduct not addressed by pertinent current regulations would be covered under the general rule. In addition, this proposal would create a falsification prohibition applicable to the regulations governing Commercial Space Transportation.","document_number":"2024-00872","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/08/2024-00872/falsification-reproduction-alteration-omission-or-incorrect-statements","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-02-08/pdf/2024-00872.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-00872.pdf?1707313513","publication_date":"2024-02-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"calendar quarter, the total number of commercial [Special <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Rules Area] SFRA [Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special <span class=\"match\">Flight</span> Rules Area] operations conducted for that quarter.” Section 93.323 requires a certificate holder to file a visual <span class=\"match\">flight</span> rules <span class=\"match\">flight</span> plan before conducting a commercial SFRA operations. \n Part 99—Section 99.9(b)(1) provides that, “[n]o person may operate an aircraft into, within, or whose departure point is within an ADIZ unless—(1) The person files a DVFR <span class=\"match\">flight</span> plan containing the time and point of ADIZ penetration "},{"title":"Safety Management Systems","type":"Rule","abstract":"The FAA is updating requirements for safety management systems and requiring certain certificate holders and commercial air tour operators to develop and implement a safety management system (SMS). This rule extends the requirement for an SMS to all certificate holders operating under the rules for commuter and on-demand operations, commercial air tour operators, production certificate holders that are holders or licensees of a type certificate for the same product, and holders of a type certificate that license out that type certificate for production. The FAA is publishing this rule in part to address a Congressional mandate as well as recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and two aviation rulemaking committees. Additionally, the rule more closely aligns the United States with Annex 19 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This rule will improve aviation safety by requiring organizations to implement a proactive approach to managing safety.","document_number":"2024-08669","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/26/2024-08669/safety-management-systems","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-26/pdf/2024-08669.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-08669.pdf?1713816921","publication_date":"2024-04-26","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"Operator \n means any person conducting nonstop passenger-carrying <span class=\"match\">flights</span> in an airplane, powered-lift, or <span class=\"match\">rotorcraft</span> for compensation or hire in accordance with §§ 119.1(e)(2), 135.1(a)(5), or 121.1(d) of this chapter that begin and end at the same airport and are conducted within a 25-statute mile radius of that airport.\n \n \n (b) \n General requirements. \n An Operator conducting passenger-carrying <span class=\"match\">flights</span> for compensation or hire must meet the following requirements unless all <span class=\"match\">flights</span> are conducted under § 91.146. The Operator must:\n \n (1) Comply"}]}