FAAFinal Rule
Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification
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Summary
The FAA updated its rules for how special aircraft—like experimental planes, ultralights, and other unconventional flying vehicles—can be approved for use. These changes make the approval process faster and more flexible while maintaining safety standards, allowing more innovation in aviation.
Key Points
- 1Streamlines the approval process for experimental and special aircraft by creating faster pathways for certification
- 2Allows manufacturers and innovators to test new aircraft designs with clearer rules about what safety requirements apply
- 3Updates outdated standards that were written decades ago to better fit modern aircraft technology and designs
- 4Affects aircraft manufacturers, hobbyists, drone operators, and companies developing new aviation technology
- 5Maintains safety oversight while reducing unnecessary paperwork and delays that were slowing down aviation innovation
Key Dates
Published
August 18, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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