President Joe Biden signed the long-awaited bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law on Thursday. [Courtesy: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
President Biden signed the $105 billion bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law, providing five years of funding for the agency.
The legislation aims to strengthen aviation safety, expand traveler protections, support the aviation workforce, and advance technology and innovation.
Key provisions include mandating 25-hour cockpit voice recorders for new and existing aircraft and the first-ever general aviation title with support for BasicMed and avgas availability.
President Joe Biden signed the long-awaited bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law on Thursday, funding the FAA for another five years.
After months of several short-term extensions, the $105 billion legislation passed the House on Wednesday and the Senate last week before being sent to the president’s desk for final approval.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
