To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to study whether smaller aircraft with 10 to 19 passenger seats that meet current safety standards can be used in regular commercial airline service. The FAA must complete the study within 180 days of the bill's enactment and must consider how changing economics affect airlines serving small communities, examine how foreign countries handle similar aircraft, and gather input from aircraft manufacturers, rural community representatives, and aviation safety experts. The study particularly focuses on aircraft certified after August 2017 under the FAA's part 23 regulations, with an eye toward potentially allowing their use in commercial operations under part 121. After completing the study, the FAA must submit its findings to Congress. The bill aims to address the decline of scheduled air service to remote and rural communities by exploring whether existing smaller aircraft could help restore connectivity to these areas.
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