• The US Senate passed the Maverick Act to transfer F-14 Tomcats to a museum.
• Three retired F-14Ds may be restored for display or flight at airshows.
• The aircraft would remain demilitarized and without combat capability.
• The bill aims to preserve the F-14 Tomcat for historic and educational purposes.

The passage of the Maverick Act may indicate a shift in US policy towards preserving historic military aircraft, which could have implications for the aviation museum industry and the preservation of military aviation heritage. The move suggests a growing recognition of the cultural significance of iconic aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat, which could lead to increased public interest in aviation history and education.