The Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, S. 3885, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), would improve the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) type certification process for American Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft companies to help them succeed. “The committee passage [Wednesday] brings us one step closer to modernizing the FAA certification process for the next generation of aviation,” Sen. Curtis said. “This bipartisan bill will provide greater clarity and accountability, helping American Advanced Air Mobility companies innovate, compete, and lead the world in the future of flight. Emerging U.S.-based AAM companies are also paving the way for new electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. “Ensuring the FAA certification process is safe, efficient, and more transparent for emerging AAM companies… is critical to promoting aviation innovation,” said Sen. Welch.