Bipartisan Bill to Enhance U.S. Aviation Innovation Advances in Senate
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has advanced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) type certification process for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. Sponsored by Senators Ben Ray Luján, Peter Welch, and Ted Budd, the legislation seeks to streamline FAA processes to support American AAM companies and maintain U.S. leadership in global aviation. The bill includes provisions for setting standard timelines for FAA certifications and enhancing transparency in the certification process. It has garnered support from various industry stakeholders, including the Aerospace Industries Association and Boeing. 
