What Happened
Legislation Aims to Update FAA Type Certification Process for Novel Aircraft
The US Congress has introduced legislation aimed at streamlining the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations. The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act proposes several changes to increase transparency and efficiency in the certification process for novel aircraft designs. The bill aims to provide clarity in the type certification process and requires the FAA to publish a plan on its website outlining the certification process. This development was reported by Holland & Knight LLP.