Senate Hearing on FAA Certification and Aviation Manufacturing
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The hearing explores potential changes to how the FAA approves new aircraft and technology, which directly affects the speed at which U.S. manufacturers can bring products to market and the overall safety standards of the national airspace.
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Aviation Manufacturers
These companies must navigate FAA certification requirements to bring new aircraft and technologies to market.
Federal Aviation Administration
The agency is responsible for implementing the certification process and will be subject to new legislative mandates in the reauthorization bill.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 21, 2015, by the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security.
- The purpose of the hearing was to gather information for the upcoming FAA Reauthorization legislation.
- The aviation industry supported 11.8 million American jobs in Fiscal Year 2012.
- The aviation industry contributed $1.5 trillion to the U.S. GDP in Fiscal Year 2012.
- Civil aircraft manufacturing is the top net exporter in the United States.
- Civil aircraft manufacturing contributed $53.4 billion to the U.S. trade balance.
- The hearing included testimony from the FAA, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Why It Matters
The hearing explores potential changes to how the FAA approves new aircraft and technology, which directly affects the speed at which U.S. manufacturers can bring products to market and the overall safety standards of the national airspace.
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Focus on Competitiveness
The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus toward balancing safety regulations with the economic need for U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
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