Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
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 aims to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) type certification process to better support the development and integration of new and innovative aviation technologies. It hopes to make the U.S. more competitive globally in the aviation industry.
The bill would primarily affect the aviation industry, including manufacturers, researchers, and innovators working on new aircraft technologies. By updating the certification process, it aims to make it easier and faster to bring new, potentially safer and more efficient aircraft to market.
HB7553 was introduced on February 12, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. It was then referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation on February 13, 2026. No further actions have been taken yet.
