S 3969
Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020
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The Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020 aims to improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft certification process. It mandates that aircraft manufacturers implement safety management systems aligned with international standards, reviews existing regulations for human factors integration, and establishes a Center of Excellence for flight automation and human factors. The bill also addresses pilot operational evaluations, FAA training, and creates a safety reporting program to identify and address potential safety concerns during certification. Finally, it strengthens protections for whistleblowers and prohibits performance-based incentives that could compromise safety.
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