What Happened
Legislation Aims to Streamline FAA Certification for Advanced Air Mobility
A bipartisan bill aimed at supporting the next generation of American aviation has advanced out of committee. The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, sponsored by Senators Ted Budd and Peter Welch, would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s type certification process for advanced air mobility aircraft, including eVTOLs. The bill’s passage out of committee marks a significant step forward for the legislation, which is endorsed by several major aviation industry organizations. The bill was first reported by the office of Senator Ted Budd.