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FAA Petitions for Exemption and Special Flight Authorization for Hermeus Corporation

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, summarizes recent petitions for exemption and a special flight authorization: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Office of Rulemaking - Petitions for Exemption: - Rupprecht Law P.A. requests authority to obtain U.S. registration numbers for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) on behalf of clients who are not original manufacturers - HALO Flight, Inc. seeks permission for certificated pilots (not mechanics) to perform limited maintenance and preventative maintenance on aircraft at remote locations, including: - Replacing defective safety wiring or cotter keys - Replenishing hydraulic fluid - Servicing batteries - Handling magnetic chip detectors - Making required logbook entries - Special Flight Authorization: - Hermeus Corporation is granted authorization to conduct up to seven supersonic test flights (exceeding Mach 1) of its experimental Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 UAS at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico - Notable Requirements: - Hermeus Corporation's flights are limited to specific restricted airspace at White Sands Missile Range - FAA is seeking public comments on the petitions for exemption - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Hermeus Corporation (manufacturer of Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 UAS) - HALO Flight, Inc. (operator) - Rupprecht Law P.A. (legal services for UAS registration) - No procurement of goods or services is involved; the notice concerns regulatory relief and special flight permissions

Description

This notice summarizes a petition submitted by HALO Flight, Inc. seeking relief from specific Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests an exemption to allow HALO certificated pilots, who are not mechanics, to perform limited maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures on aircraft at remote locations without maintenance personnel. This includes tasks such as replacing defective safety wiring, replenishing hydraulic fluid, servicing batteries, and making required logbook entries. The purpose is to improve public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process. Comments on the petition are due by May 4, 2026.

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