Air Tour and Sport Parachuting Safety Improvement Act of 2023

HR 2626, the Air Tour and Sport Parachuting Safety Improvement Act of 2023, requires commercial air tour operators (like sightseeing flight companies) to obtain specific FAA certificates by 2026, with a 5-year temporary exception for those already applying. It mandates new pilot training focused on avoiding terrain collisions and instrument meteorological conditions, and directs FAA committees to develop rules for flight data monitoring, terrain awareness systems, and parachute operation safety standards. The bill also establishes expedited processes for certificate applications and requires annual reports on certification efficiency. These provisions directly affect commercial air tour operators and sport parachute companies by imposing new safety standards and regulatory requirements.