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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1400-AG17

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment

State Department — observed across 2 documents over 19 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

New State Department rules starting October 13 govern how companies add safety and survival equipment to civilian aircraft. If you modify aircraft, manufacture aircraft parts, or run aviation services, check whether you must get State Department approval before making changes.

First seen

Aug 28, 2026

Last seen

Sep 16, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Effective on

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Aug 28, 2026·91 FR 55457

    International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment

    effective Oct 13, 2026#2026-17660

  2. Final·Sep 16, 2026·91 FR 58610

    International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of Civil Aircraft To Incorporate Aircraft Survivability Equipment

    effective Oct 13, 2026#2026-18914