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Congress·In Committee·19 days ago

Aviation: Stricter Safety Rules for Scheduled Charter Flights

Also known as: Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act

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Key Points

  • This bill requires companies that run scheduled charter flights to follow the same strict safety and training rules as major commercial airlines. Currently, some of these companies operate under more flexible rules originally intended for private jets or on-demand services.
  • The change specifically targets 'public charters' that sell individual seats on flights with a set schedule and use planes with more than 9 passenger seats. These companies would now have to meet the highest federal standards for pilot experience, aircraft maintenance, and safety oversight.
  • The policy aims to close what some call a 'loophole' in aviation law. Supporters argue that if a company sells tickets to the general public for a flight leaving at a specific time and place, it should be held to the same safety bar as a major national carrier.
  • If passed, these new requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law. This would apply even if the Federal Aviation Administration has not yet finished writing the formal regulations to implement the change.

Milestones

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Feb 11, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act

Bill NumberHR 7501
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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