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Improving Safety for Air Tours and Sport Parachuting

This act aims to enhance the safety of commercial air tours and sport parachuting operations. It introduces new requirements for operators, such as mandatory safety management systems and pilot training, which are intended to reduce accident risks and provide greater peace of mind for passengers and skydivers.
Key points
Mandatory safety management systems for commercial air tour operators.
New pilot training requirements, including terrain collision avoidance and in-flight loss of control.
Streamlined process for obtaining operating certificates for air operators, ensuring faster compliance with new standards.
Enhanced oversight of sport parachuting operations through new aircraft maintenance and pilot training requirements.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2626
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Air Tour and Sport Parachuting Safety Improvement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2626.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory safety management systems for commercial air tour operators.
  • New pilot training requirements, including terrain collision avoidance and in-flight loss of control.
  • Streamlined process for obtaining operating certificates for air operators, ensuring faster compliance with new standards.
  • Enhanced oversight of sport parachuting operations through new aircraft maintenance and pilot training requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security