Pilots, airlines press committee to exempt flight crews from residency rule for PFD and licenses Dozens of Alaska-based pilots, cargo crew and unions urged the House State Affairs Committee to broaden HB 295 so pilots and other flight crew are exempted from the five‑year PFD residency rule and protected from losing resident hunting and fishing privileges; sponsor signaled willingness to consider language changes and asked for Department of Labor/Division of Revenue data.

Alaska's flight crews are fighting for fair residency rules that could protect their PFD benefits and hunting privileges—will lawmakers listen?

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Panel advances bill barring use of ADS‑B tracking data to calculate fees on aircraft Senate Bill 1950 would prohibit governments or private parties from using Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS‑B) data to calculate, generate, or collect fees from aircraft operators; sponsor emphasized the intent to prevent third‑party fee collection while preserving state registration enforcement. The committee advanced the bill 11–0.

Oklahoma's Senate is taking a stand against third-party fees by advancing a bill that protects pilots and ensures state registration fees are enforced!

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Board hires contractor for snow removal; hears PAPI test problems and FAA grant amendment is tabled The board approved a snow‑removal arrangement with Zito (A to Z) at $150 per hour, discussed PAPI testing that needs FAA re‑certification and deferred a staff request for an FAA grant amendment (up to ~$266,800) until full cost details are available.

Broadwater County Airport Board takes action on snow removal while grappling with PAPI test issues and a significant FAA grant amendment delay.

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Neighbors tell West District officials they will escalate low-altitude flight and noise concerns to FAA A neighborhood representative said flight-training aircraft are circling at or below 500 feet over homes and schools, potentially violating FAA minimum-altitude rules; the group reported finding hundreds of apparent violations on FlightRadar24 and said airport records show no logged complaints, prompting plans to appeal to FAA safety programs.

Residents are demanding action after discovering flight-training aircraft are routinely flying dangerously low over their homes and schools, potentially violating FAA regulations.

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Planning commission approves AT&T conditional use permit for 90‑foot faux‑elm cell tower near private airstrip The Planning and Zoning Commission approved Case PLZUDash25Dash0003, granting AT&T a conditional use permit for a 90‑foot faux‑elm cell tower and associated equipment enclosure near a private airstrip after the applicant provided an FAA ‘‘no hazard’’ determination and relocated the lease area farther from the runway.

AT&T's new 90-foot faux-elm cell tower is set to rise near a private airstrip, but concerns linger about its safety and location.

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Commission reviews proposed Nashville Class B airspace and local implications Staff briefed the commission on the FAA's proposed Nashville Class B airspace, local questions about the 30‑nm veil, Mode C/ADS‑B requirements, potential VFR corridors for medical flights, and how a narrow 'sliver' of Class B might affect Murfreesboro practice approaches and pilot testing.

The proposed expansion of Nashville's Class B airspace could reshape local aviation operations, sparking concerns among Murfreesboro pilots about safety and training impacts.

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Airport commission votes to notify FAA and landfill operator about proposed BFI expansion The Murfreesboro Airport Commission voted to send a letter to the FAA Aeronautical District Office and BFI raising safety concerns about a proposed landfill expansion that staff said could raise the site roughly 70 feet and increase wildlife hazards along instrument approaches.

Murfreesboro Airport is sounding the alarm on a proposed landfill expansion that could jeopardize flight safety by raising the site nearly 70 feet and attracting birds into critical airspace.

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Rep. Ruiz seeks to extend FAA temporary flight restrictions to large outdoor concerts Rep. Raul Ruiz introduced the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act to direct the FAA to issue or revise temporary flight restrictions for outdoor concerts and festivals that draw 30,000 or more attendees, aligning protections with those currently used for major sporting events.

Rep. Raul Ruiz is pushing for the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act to ensure safety at massive music festivals, just like major sports events!

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Boeing sollicite une dérogation de la FAA à la réglementation sur les émissions pour le 777 Freighter Boeing a demandé à la Federal Aviation Administration des États-Unis une exemption temporaire pour son 777 Freighter face à une future règle internationale sur les émissions de gaz à effet...

Boeing demande à la FAA une dérogation pour réduire la pression réglementaire sur les émissions du 777 Freighter.
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Boeing sollicite une dérogation de la FAA à la réglementation sur les émissions pour le 777 Freighter Boeing a demandé à la Federal Aviation Administration des États-Unis une exemption temporaire pour son 777 Freighter face à une future règle internationale sur les émissions de gaz à effet...

Boeing demande à la FAA une dérogation pour réduire la pression réglementaire sur les émissions du 777 Freighter.
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Airport staff outline operational effects of continuous Mar-a-Lago flight restriction at PBI County airport officials told the Citizens Committee on Airport Noise that a continuous 24/7 TFR issued around Mar-a-Lago has changed departure and arrival headings at Palm Beach International Airport, reduced some general aviation operations, and required additional TSA screening for private aircraft. FAA and Secret Service set TFR parameters; the

A new flight restriction around Mar-a-Lago is reshaping operations at Palm Beach International Airport, leading to significant changes in aircraft routes and increased screening for private flights.

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Provo Airport director says FAA controls airspace as residents press noise and low‑altitude training concerns Provo City Airport director Brian Jorgerson briefed the neighborhood on the airport master‑planning process, federal funding and FAA jurisdiction. Multiple residents described persistent low‑altitude flight‑training circuits and a helicopter incident; airport staff said some operational mitigations can be requested but ultimate control of airspace,

Provo City Airport's master-planning process is underway, but residents are raising urgent concerns about noise and low-altitude training flights.

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Ghana, Namibia in talks on aviation safety MoU Ghana’s Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) is in discussions with Namibia’s Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation on a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in aviation safety oversight. The Namibian delegation, led by Acting Director Philippine Lundama, is in Accra to study

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Local Council Conducts Vote for Chair and Discusses Airpark Ordinance Concerns Council votes for leadership, addresses community concerns on airpark ordinances and collaboration.

Tensions ran high at the Fairfield Planning Commission as residents voiced urgent concerns over proposed air park ordinances that could infringe on their freedoms.

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Riverside County Approves Aviation Proposal Amid Brown Act Concerns Riverside County leadership approves aviation proposal while addressing compliance and communication issues.

Riverside County's Board of Supervisors navigated complex aviation proposals and Brown Act challenges, ultimately voting in favor of staff recommendations.

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The European Parliament's Transport Committee approved allowing air passengers to carry two free personal items of luggage (max 100 cm) to clarify costs, despite airline opposition. Provisions for disabled travelers and children were also proposed.

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DJI Warns That “Time is Ticking” Towards Possible Drone Ban in 6 Months

DJI warns that a potential drone ban could be on the horizon within six months, urging stakeholders to act swiftly.

The company emphasizes the urgency of addressing regulatory challenges to avoid restrictions on drone usage.

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Oklahoma lawmakers amend Airport Zoning Act for aerospace infrastructure improvements Legislature updates regulations for construction near heliports and unmanned aircraft systems.

Oklahoma lawmakers are reshaping the future of aerospace with new regulations for construction around heliports and unmanned aircraft systems!

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Montana Legislature amends unlawful aircraft use for hunting regulations Legislature updates laws to restrict aircraft use in hunting game and fur-bearing animals.

Montana's Legislature has just tightened the rules on using aircraft for hunting, aiming to protect game and fur-bearing animals like never before.

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Oklahoma Senate debates new airport zoning regulations and permit requirements Senate discusses updated zoning laws affecting airport and heliport construction permits

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 920 could redefine airport safety regulations, balancing the need for development with the protection of airspace integrity.

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Ann Arbor plans controversial runway expansion raising safety concerns over low-flying planes City plans runway expansion raises safety concerns over low-flying planes near populated areas.

A proposed runway expansion in Washtenaw County could bring planes dangerously low over populated areas, sparking intense safety concerns among officials and residents alike.

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North Dakota advances drone safety measures amid national security concerns over Chinese operations North Dakota enhances drone safety regulations amid national security concerns over foreign threats.

North Dakota is stepping up its game in drone safety as lawmakers tackle urgent national security threats from foreign adversaries, including Chinese drones.

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Jeju Air crash highlights need for revised regulations on airport runway safety zones - Yes Punjab News Experts urge South Korea to revise aviation safety rules, focusing on runway safety zones and EMAS installation, after the deadly Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport.

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Mechanical Failure Investigated in Brazilian Airline Crash Explore the tragic Brazilian airline crash, dissecting mechanical failures, human error, and environmental factors that challenge aviation safety and accountability.

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