118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1939

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.

A BILL

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Highlighting a few sections

SEC. 401. NextGen accountability task force.

(a) Establishment.—The Administrator shall establish a task force, to be known as the “NextGen Accountability Task Force” (referred to in this section as the “Task Force”) to provide recommendations on the most effective operational metrics that can be used to assess the performance of the FAA in delivering and implementing quantifiable operational benefits to the national airspace system within the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) project.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1939/text?s=1&r=1#toc-idc3213bc7e0c54b7a965acd7c3ed31b56

There is a lot to read.

>>19217264

Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

This bill reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028, including activities and programs related to airport planning and development, facilities and equipment, and operations. The National Transportation Safety Board is also reauthorized through FY2028.

The bill also addresses a wide range of issues. For example, the bill

directs the FAA to increase air traffic controller hiring targets;

establishes a workforce development program to support the education, recruitment, and retention of aviation professionals;

establishes an FAA Ombudsman to coordinate the response to submissions of inquiries or objections relating to issues such as aircraft certifications and registrations, pilot certificates, and operational approvals, waivers, or exemptions;

raises the commercial airline pilot retirement age to 67 (currently 65);

prohibits aircraft dispatchers from working remotely, with limited exceptions for emergencies;

requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish standards to ensure the aircraft boarding and deplaning process is accessible for individuals with disabilities, including for individuals who use wheelchairs;

requires DOT to establish a policy directing certain air carriers to seat a young child next to an accompanying adult if adjacent seats are available without charging an additional fee;

prohibits the FAA from requiring mask wearing or COVID-19 vaccines for passengers, air carrier employees, or FAA employees;

requires the FAA to issue rules to update the requirements for testing and operating unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones), including for drones operating beyond the visual line of sight; and

requires the FAA to issue rules for certifying pilots for powered-lift aircraft (i.e., capable of vertical takeoff and landing) and operational rules for powered-lift aircraft.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3935?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22NextGen+project%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=2

>>19217327

To provide for coordinated Federal efforts to accelerate civilian unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility research and development for economic and national security, and for other purposes.

To provide for coordinated Federal efforts to accelerate civilian unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility research and development for economic and national security, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3560/text?s=1&r=5&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22NextGen+project%22%5D%7D

>>19217373

He emphasized 'Immediately'…is that like, shoot on sight?! I'm all for that!

>>19217385

Posting this for consideration to add to the 'To Amend Title 49' notables.

Motors Aviation

April 26, 2023

These 7 eVTOLs Will Be Flying in the Next Two Years

Most of these electric air taxis are being flight tested, preparing for the first revolution in air travel since the commercial jet.

With the potential to have a much larger fleet than commercial airlines, eVTOLs represent the next frontier in air travel: fully electric air taxis and private sky limos that can take off and land from vertiports in congested cities, or travel from private airports across regions faster than a train.

The advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is heating up quickly, with funding accelerating by the year. In 2021, investors poured $6.9 billion into more than 60 eVTOL deals, compared to just $1 billion three years earlier. With many startups going public, and automakers and commercial airlines signing on as partners, the sector is on a fast track towards certification. Public anticipation is high around the world, according to a recent survey by McKinsey & Company, particularly in commuter-hell supercities.

Two years ago, air taxis still sounded like 1960s sci-fi, but the eVTOL world is on track to become reality. Here are seven models slated to take off by 2025.

https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/gallery/evtols-certified-two-years-1234835345/5-dscf103104_s-screen-scaled-e1628843140647/

>>19217483

I didn't post all the pics, just information to back up the three bills currently going through congress to adress FAA regulations which will encompass NextGen technologies for personal air travel.

For fun, here are some more…

https://builtin.com/transportation-tech/evtol-aircraft

https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/doroni-aerospace-first-piloted-flight-personal-evtol-aircraft

https://www.aviationtoday.com/2023/07/12/opinion-regulations-for-evtol-aircraft/

https://aerospaceexport.com/evtol-aircrafts/

https://www.airev.aero/

>>19217576

KeK Ima dreaming of this one

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Shawn Ryan Show

Starting now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rckecs0PKI4