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Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2703| Senate 
| Updated: 10/24/2019
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019 This bill addresses the implementation of various aviation safety recommendations. Among other requirements, the bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require the manufacturer of the 737 MAX aircraft to demonstrate that system safety assessments for such aircraft consider the effect of all possible flight deck alerts and indications on pilot recognition and response; issue guidance defining pilot monitoring metrics that air carriers may use to train and evaluate pilots, including metrics or measurable tasks that air carriers can use to evaluate pilot monitoring proficiency; direct design and production organizations for aviation products to establish safety management systems that are consistent with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization; and create a Center for Excellence dedicated to studying flight automation and human factors in commercial aircraft.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationEmployee performanceGovernment studies and investigationsInternational organizations and cooperationManufacturingPerformance measurementScience and engineering educationTechnology assessmentTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2703| Senate 
| Updated: 10/24/2019
Aviation Automation and Human Factors Safety Act of 2019 This bill addresses the implementation of various aviation safety recommendations. Among other requirements, the bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require the manufacturer of the 737 MAX aircraft to demonstrate that system safety assessments for such aircraft consider the effect of all possible flight deck alerts and indications on pilot recognition and response; issue guidance defining pilot monitoring metrics that air carriers may use to train and evaluate pilots, including metrics or measurable tasks that air carriers can use to evaluate pilot monitoring proficiency; direct design and production organizations for aviation products to establish safety management systems that are consistent with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization; and create a Center for Excellence dedicated to studying flight automation and human factors in commercial aircraft.
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Timeline
Oct 24, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 24, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 24, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAviation and airportsDepartment of TransportationEmployee performanceGovernment studies and investigationsInternational organizations and cooperationManufacturingPerformance measurementScience and engineering educationTechnology assessmentTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security