Cockpit Voice Recorder

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that most newly manufactured large aircraft in the United States be equipped with cockpit voice recorders capable of storing at least 25 hours of audio. The rule applies to aircraft manufactured after May 16, 2025, and covers a range of business jets and larger turbine aircraft.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft, starting from 2027. For newly produced passenger planes, this will be the standard baseline rather than an optional upgrade.