Requires the FAA to publish plans, expected timelines, and criteria aimed at speeding up aircraft type certification for new and novel technologies, including advanced air mobility aircraft.

Official title: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 12-FEB-2026

Referred 12-FEB-2026

Approved by committee 15-SEP-2026

Key points

Requires the FAA to publish a public plan within 180 days for improving issue papers and using industry consensus standards as means of compliance.
Requires the FAA to set standard expected timelines for certification milestones, exemption petitions, and applicant responses, excluding complex issues that present an unsafe condition.
Requires updated FAA delegation guidance within 90 days covering applicant eligibility and the split between routine and safety-critical compliance findings.
States that the timelines create no new legal rights and that the FAA's adherence to them is not subject to judicial review.

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Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) Cosponsors · 7

■ 4 R■ 3 D

4 Republicans

3 Democrats

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