The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a rule in the Federal Register announcing updates to how applicants withdraw or have denied their applications for certification. This procedural change is designed to align better with the expectations of both applicants and the agency regarding certification timelines.
The update supports the FAA’s mission and the Certification Services Oversight Process (CSOP). It aims to enhance engagement with air carrier, air operator, and air agency certification applicants. By further streamlining the certification process, the agency intends to reduce wait times and better utilize its resources for processing complete applications from prepared applicants. The FAA says this is intended to increase efficiency in the certification process.
The rule was published on June 3, 2025, and became effective on that same date. It is associated with Docket No. FAA 2025-0928. The changes affect Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Part 13 and Part 91, which covers operating rules. There is no comment period specified for this action.
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