President Joe Biden signed the long-awaited bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law on Thursday. [Courtesy: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
President Biden signed the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law, providing $105 billion to fund the FAA for the next five years.
The legislation aims to significantly enhance aviation safety by mandating 25-hour cockpit voice recorders, improving runway safety technology, increasing air traffic controllers, and implementing critical NTSB recommendations.
It also strengthens air traveler protections, supports the aviation workforce, and includes the first general aviation title with provisions for BasicMed, the MOSAIC rule, 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.
