Part 108 is the FAA's proposed framework for routine BVLOS operations, establishing a separate regulatory pathway that complements Part 107 for more complex missions. By allowing qualified operators to conduct safe, scalable BVLOS missions without relying on case-specific waivers, the regulation has the potential to transform emergency response, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, logistics, and other critical industries. The FAA reopened a targeted comment window in January 2026 on right-of-way, ADS-B, and detect-and-avoid provisions, and a draft rule was submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in July 2026, where it remains under review.