FAA sets air taxi pilot training, operations final rule - Smart Cities Dive
FAA issued a final rule establishing pilot training and operational requirements for air taxi operations, affecting Part 135 and Part 121 operators, as well as Part 145 repair stations supporting these aircraft.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 28, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, flight schools, corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective 60 days after publication in Federal Register; compliance deadlines may vary by provision.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New training and operational requirements for air taxi pilots and aircraft, including updated manuals and procedures.
Who it affects
Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, flight schools, corporate flight departments
What you must do
Review and update training programs, operations manuals, and maintenance procedures to comply with the new rule.
Deadline
Effective 60 days after publication in Federal Register; compliance deadlines may vary by provision.
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