Regulations and Government
Bulletin Clarifies RVSM Authorization Process
The FAA has issued an Information for Operators bulletin about eased requirements for RVSM approvals.

The FAA in 2016 adopted a final rule that eliminates the requirement for operators to apply for a specific RVSM approval when their aircraft are equipped with qualified ADS-B Out systems and meet specific altitude keeping equipment requirements for operations in RVSM airspace. This final rule became effective on January 22 and the agency estimates it will save operators $5,000 per RVSM application.