Business · 03/06/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Reopens Comment Period for Safety Enhancements Part 139 Certification of Airports

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule aimed at enhancing airport safety, specifically focusing on training personnel to access the non-movement area and ensuring reliable runway surfaces in wet weather conditions.

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