Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to change how it reviews and approves the designs of new aircraft, engines, and propellers. Within 180 days, the FAA would have to post a public plan for improving its 'issue paper' process, using industry consensus standards, and considering performance-based standards. Within 270 days, the FAA would set standard expected timelines for major steps in the certification process and report yearly to Congress on whether it meets them. The FAA would also have to set criteria for when issue papers are needed and publish updated guidance on delegating certification work within 90 days. The bill states that the timelines create no new legal rights and that meeting or missing them cannot be challenged in court.

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Sponsors

• Peter Welch Democrat sponsor
• 11 cosponsors