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FAA Reauthorization Act Revisited

GA-specific legislation is included for the first time.

While precious little meaningful lawmaking occurred in year one of the 118th Congress, there is one very bright spot in year two—the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. [iStock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act stands out as a significant bipartisan legislative achievement in an otherwise gridlocked Congress, showcasing cooperation on crucial aviation matters.
  • The Act provides substantial benefits and reforms for General Aviation (GA), addressing airport funding and protection, streamlining aircraft registration, expanding BasicMed, and mandating deadlines for key regulatory decisions like MOSAIC and the transition to unleaded fuel.
  • It strategically prepares for the future of aviation by promoting advanced air mobility (AAM), supporting electric and hydrogen aircraft infrastructure, streamlining drone operations (including BVLOS), and enhancing safety, efficiency, and diversity within the aviation workforce.
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It’s no secret that the politically polarized 118th Congress hasn’t been able to accomplish much. In fact, this Congress has passed fewer bills in its first full year than any since the Great Depression—only 34. As a matter of perspective, the 117th Congress passed 362 bills during the Joe Biden administration and the 116th Congress passed 344 during the Donald Trump administration.

While precious little meaningful lawmaking occurred in year one of the 118th Congress, there is one very bright spot in year two—the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act. 

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