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Federal Register · December 18, 2025
The title they went with Amendment of Class D and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Chandler and Phoenix, AZ Noisy translates that to

Phoenix airspace gets new boundaries, making room for more instrument flights

What happened
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes new boundaries for controlled airspace around Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona. This change will allow more flights to use instrument-based navigation, especially in bad weather.
Why it matters
Airspace is like invisible infrastructure. When it gets updated, it changes how many planes can fly, where they can go, and how safely. This proposal means more flights can operate in the area, which is important for busy airports. It also means pilots will have clearer rules for flying without visual cues.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published and then whether the number of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at these airports increases in the following year.
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