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Federal Register · April 14, 2025
The title they went with Amendment of Class E Airspace; Hagerstown, MD Noisy translates that to

The FAA is updating its navigation maps for Hagerstown, Maryland

What happened
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to update the reference point for air traffic control in Hagerstown, Maryland. This change means pilots will use a newer type of navigation system for instrument flights in the area.
Why it matters
This is a small, technical update to how air traffic is managed. It reflects the ongoing shift from older radio-based navigation systems to more modern, satellite-based ones. These kinds of updates happen constantly as navigation technology evolves.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which will confirm the change and its effective date.
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