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This bill, the FAA Advancements Act, aims to improve the processes for type certification of aircraft. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. An independent study to be conducted on the future state of type certification, evaluating the use of advanced digital tools, implementing a risk-based model, and identifying efficiencies to facilitate the assessment and integration of innovative technologies. 2. A report on the performance of the FAA's type certificate validation program under bilateral agreements, examining factors such as progress in improving the FAA's leadership abroad, validation timelines and metrics, training, and funding and staffing levels. 3. An internal regulatory process review by a team of FAA employees and outside experts to develop recommendations for improving the timeliness and accountability in the development and promulgation of regulatory materials, including public reporting mechanisms and changes to ex parte communication rules. The bill's overall objective is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FAA's type certification processes and regulatory development, with the goal of advancing aviation safety and technology integration.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1506/all-info