What Happened
NBAA Advocacy Leads to Potential Relaxation of Altitude Thresholds
The FAA has proposed a change to rules requiring pilots to wear oxygen masks, in response to NBAA-led provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The proposed rule would relax altitude requirements for pilots to wear oxygen masks, particularly for Part 91 general aviation operations involving pressurized aircraft. The rule change aims to reflect modern aircraft design and safety data, and is supported by NBAA’s longtime advocacy on the issue. The proposal was reported by the National Business Aviation Association.