The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act directs the Federal Aviation Administration to streamline and modernize its aircraft certification process to accelerate development of new aviation technologies, particularly in advanced air mobility like electric aircraft and urban air taxis. Within 180 days of enactment, the FAA must publish a public plan for improving its type certification process, including establishing standard timelines for major certification milestones and determining when industry consensus standards can be used instead of creating new FAA requirements. The bill requires the FAA to consult with aircraft manufacturers, airport operators, labor unions, and other stakeholders while developing these updates, and mandates annual reports to Congress on whether the FAA meets its new certification timelines. The legislation emphasizes that these timeline expectations do not create legal rights or allow for court challenges, and explicitly excludes complex safety issues from timeline requirements, ensuring that aviation safety remains the top priority while reducing unnecessary delays in approving innovative aircraft designs.
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