A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.

This bill was introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2026. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. For it to become law, the committee must approve it, then the full Senate must vote on it. If it passes, it would then go to the House of Representatives for their consideration and vote, and finally to the President for signature.

If this bill passes, the FAA would be required to publish plans for improving its certification process for new aircraft and advanced technologies, aiming for clearer guidelines and standard timelines. This means companies developing innovations like advanced air mobility (e.g., air taxis) could see a more streamlined approval process. The FAA would also update its guidance for delegating some certification responsibilities, potentially making the overall process more efficient by allowing qualified private entities to handle certain reviews.

The bill aims to balance accelerating innovation with maintaining the public interest in aviation safety. It requires the FAA to consult with various industry stakeholders, advanced air mobility companies, infrastructure providers, and certified bargaining representatives of FAA safety personnel to achieve its goals.