What Happened
Aviation Industry Seeks Uniform Federal Safety Framework
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and other stakeholders are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reaffirm its authority over flight and rest requirements, seeking to establish a uniform federal safety framework. The FAA’s proposed rulemaking, which initially focused on Part 121 carriers, may be expanded to include Part 91 fractional management companies and Part 125 and 135 operators. The associations argue that a patchwork of state aviation-related requirements could create operational conflicts and increase costs, and that the FAA’s authority is necessary to ensure safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System. This development was reported by an unknown source.