Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

Key Provisions

• Requires the FAA to publish a plan within 180 days to improve how it approves new aircraft designs, focusing on transparency and using industry standards.
• Sets expected timelines within 270 days for major steps in the aircraft approval process, like developing issue papers and responding to company requests.
• Updates rules within 180 days for when the FAA needs to create "issue papers" for new designs, aiming to make the process more efficient and stable.
• Publishes new guidance within 90 days on how the FAA can delegate approval tasks to companies, including rules for eligibility and handling safety-critical issues.
• Mandates the FAA to consult with aviation companies, advanced air mobility groups, and FAA employee unions when developing these new processes and timelines.