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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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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.
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Bernie Moreno
RRepublican
Co
Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
Co
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
Co
John R. Curtis
RRepublican
Co
Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
Co
Ted Budd
RRepublican
Co
Tim Sheehy
RRepublican
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