Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Next Generation of Aviation

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing theAviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Actto streamline the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) type certification process for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. The legislation sets timelines and standards for FAA’s certification process to prevent gridlock and provide clarity to industry applicants without compromising air safety. The bill will bring transparency to FAA certification, help American AAM companies succeed, and cement the United States’ role as a global leader in aviation.
“Advanced Air Mobility platforms will revolutionize the American economy. The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act is a crucial step to securing American drone dominance. Our bill will provide much needed clarity and certainty as we seek to establish American leadership in these critical technologies and lay the groundwork for the future of air transportation,”said Senator Young.
In addition to Senator Young, the bill was introduced by Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.).
Specifically, theAviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act:
TheAviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Actis endorsed by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA); Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA); Archer Aviation; Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI); Beta Technologies; Boeing; General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA); Joby Aviation; National Air Transportation Association (NATA); National Business Aviation Association (NBAA); Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS); Vertical Aviation International (VAI); and Wisk Aero.