Federal Register #FAA-2026-3598

FAA Regulatory Actions: Class E Airspace Establishment and Boeing 787 Airworthiness Directive

This summary covers recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory actions and directives: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Operations Support Group, Central Service Center - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - The Boeing Company (OEM for Model 787 aircraft) - Products/Services Referenced: - Airworthiness Directive compliance for Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes - Part Number: B78781205SB78004900 RB - Description: Addresses fatigue cracking of the thrust reverser outer V-blade per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B78781205SB78004900 RB, Issue 001 - Notable Requirements: - Establishment of Class E airspace at Rancho Paraiso Airport, Mountain Home, TX, to support new instrument flight rule (IFR) operations - Correction and comment period extension for Class E airspace at Jewett, TX - Proposed 20% average fee increase for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan (UCR) starting in 2027 - Boeing 787 operators must comply with new airworthiness directive to address fatigue cracks in thrust reverser components - Locations: - Rancho Paraiso Airport, Mountain Home, TX (federal facility) - Jewett, TX (federal facility) - FAA Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, Fort Worth, TX (federal office)

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to establish Class E airspace at Rancho Paraiso Airport in Mountain Home, Texas. This action supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The proposed airspace would extend upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.6-mile radius of the airport. Comments on this proposal must be received by May 22, 2026.

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