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The FAA is scheduled to issue a final rule on July 24, 2026 requiring aircraft radio altimeters to tolerate interference from 5G C-band signals. What the rule is expected to cover — and what it does not change yet.
This Week in Airworthiness Directives: GE Engines, Diamond, Bell and More
The FAA's latest airworthiness directive activity touches GE engines, Diamond and Textron airplanes, Bell helicopters, Bombardier, Boeing and Airbus. Here is the week's roundup with docket references.
AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Opens With FAA Safety Forums and a Controller-Hiring Milestone
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 runs July 20-26 at Wittman Regional. The FAA opened the week with a full Safety Center forum schedule and word that controller hiring has reached 90% of its 2026 goal.
Ceiba, Puerto Rico Gets Class D and E Airspace at Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR)
FAA Final Rule establishes new Class D surface-to-2,500 MSL within 5 nm and Class E from 700 ft AGL within 7 nm at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR). Effective July 9, 2026.
FAA Proposes ALS Revision for Cessna 408 SkyCourier: Stabilizer Spar Crack Inspection
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 2026-08322 would mandate repetitive inspections of horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward and aft spars on the Textron Aviation Cessna 408. Comments due June 15, 2026.
GAO Faults FAA on Regional Pilot Pipeline: No Timelines for EQP and DPE Reforms
GAO-26-107856 finds the FAA has not established timelines for the Enhanced Qualification Program or the DPE national office report, both required by the 2024 Reauthorization Act.
This Week's TFRs for GA Pilots
Weekly curated summary of Temporary Flight Restrictions that affect general aviation. FAA TFR data is public domain; we highlight what matters to GA pilots.
NTSB Accident Briefs for GA Pilots
Lessons learned from NTSB accident and incident reports. Public-domain reports distilled into safety education briefs for the GA community.
Daily GA Aviation Brief
Five stories every morning: curated from public sources with original summaries and outbound links. The GA news you need, without the noise.
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