S 3885 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve transparency and predictability in certifying new aircraft and technologies. It directs the FAA to publish a plan within 180 days to streamline handling technical issues during certification, set standard timelines for key steps (like applicant responses), and convert stable issues into published policies. The bill also mandates updated guidance on delegating certification tasks to ensure safety and efficiency, especially for emerging sectors like advanced air mobility. The FAA must consult with industry stakeholders and report annually to Congress on implementation progress.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Feb 12, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Feb 12, 2026
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