Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act

This bill would require NASA to conduct a study on updating aeronautical standards, working with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and academic, industry, nonprofit, or standards groups. The study may compare current atmospheric conditions with those of the past 50 years and review predictions for the next 50 years. It may also look at effects on costs and performance of commonly used commercial aircraft, hours when heat limits aircraft weight at major airports, needed airport infrastructure, and design changes for future and federal aircraft. NASA may send the results to House and Senate committees within 18 months of enactment.

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Sponsors

• Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors