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Congress·In Committee·18 days ago

Aviation: Modernizing Safety Approvals for New Aircraft

Also known as: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

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Key Points

  • This bill requires the FAA to create a clear roadmap for approving new types of aircraft, such as electric air taxis and advanced drones. Currently, these new technologies often face long delays because the existing safety rules were written for traditional airplanes and helicopters.
  • The FAA would be required to set and publish specific timelines for how long it should take to review safety documents and respond to companies. This is intended to give businesses more certainty so they can plan their investments and hiring without waiting years for a response.
  • To reduce repetitive paperwork, the FAA would have to turn common safety solutions into permanent policies. Instead of treating every new design like a brand-new problem, the agency would use established industry standards to speed up the approval process while maintaining safety.
  • The bill updates how the FAA allows companies to perform some of their own routine safety checks under government oversight. By clearly defining what is a 'routine' check versus a 'safety-critical' one, the agency can focus its limited staff on the most important risks.
  • The FAA must report to Congress every year on whether they are meeting their new speed goals. If they fall behind, they must explain the reasons for the delay and suggest ways to fix the problem, such as needing more staff or better training.

Milestones

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Feb 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

Bill NumberS 3885
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Cosponsors

(8)
D: 2R: 6

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