US Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has announced that his bill, H.R. 7553, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, has advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
“For far too long, outdated regulations and burdensome certification processes have held back American AAM innovation while allowing foreign adversaries like China to gain ground,” said the congressman. “This legislation cuts through unnecessary red tape while maintaining the highest safety standards and will ensure the United States is the global leader in AAM and aviation.”
The bill would enhance transparency, predictability, and accountability in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process for AAM aircraft, helping American companies succeed and cementing the United States’ role as the global leader in aviation, he continued. Additionally, this bicameral, bipartisan legislation would support FAA staffing capacity and prevent gridlock in the certification process for AAM aircraft by requiring more clarity and transparency for industry applicants.
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association supported the passage of the bill.
“If implemented broadly for advanced air mobility as well as for other manufacturers who are innovating and developing safer and more efficient products, the legislation would begin to facilitate a future state of certification that will improve safety oversight and enhance aviation manufacturing leadership,” said James Viola, GAMA President and CEO.”
For more information
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7553
https://nehls.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-ti-committee-passes-nehls-aviation-innovation-and-global-competitiveness