Implementation of Aviation Safety Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Implementation of Aviation Safety Reform” at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. This hearing will examine the urgency of implementing aviation safety, certification, and oversight reforms mandated by the Aircraft, Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act (“ACSAA”) of 2020. The Committee will discuss the approach of the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) to effectuating ACSAA and its work to implement provisions of the legislation in accordance with congressionally-mandated timelines. Topics such as the FAA’s delegation and certification processes, safety culture, and systems oversight practices since the passage of ACSAA will be covered.

 

WITNESSES: 

  • The Honorable Steve Dickson, Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration

  

DETAILS:

 

Full Committee

10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253

  

WATCH LIVESTREAM:  www.commerce.senate.gov

 

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Majority Statement

  • Chair Maria Cantwell

Testimony

  • The Honorable Steve Dickson

    Administrator
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Download Testimony (201.33 KB)