The first hearing of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 114th Congress will focus on FAA reauthorization, and reforming and streamlining the regulatory certification processes, a key to helping the United States remain a global leader in aviation.
This hearing will cover the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft and flight standards certification processes, progress the FAA has made to streamline the processes since the last FAA bill was signed into law, and areas in need of additional reform. With the current FAA authorization set to expire at the end of September, passing a new bill that helps lay the groundwork for the future of U.S. aviation is a top priority for the Committee.
This hearing of the Full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, entitled “FAA Reauthorization: Reforming and Streamlining the FAA’s Regulatory Certification Processes," is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.
Witnesses:
Panel I
Mr. Ray Conner, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company
Mr. Aaron Hilkemann, President and CEO, Duncan Aviation
Panel II
The Honorable Chris Hart, Acting Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board
Ms. Dorenda Baker, Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal Aviation Administration
Dr. Gerald Dillingham, Director of Civil Aviation Issues, Government Accountability Office
More information about the hearing, including testimony, additional background information, and live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.
Source: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
