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Safer Flights: New Rules for Flight Recorders and Crash Location.

New regulations aim to enhance commercial flight safety by improving flight data and cockpit voice recording systems. This will enable faster location of aircraft and survivors in case of an accident, and provide investigators with crucial data without lengthy underwater searches, accelerating accident cause determination and prevention of future incidents.
Key points
Requirement for a second flight recorder system that allows data recovery without underwater search.
Mandatory installation of a system to broadcast aircraft termination location within 6 nautical miles.
Extension of cockpit voice recorder recording duration to at least 25 hours for more comprehensive data.
New rules apply to aircraft ordered after January 1, 2027, used in extended overwater or remote operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3634
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2023-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3634.

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 2023-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement for a second flight recorder system that allows data recovery without underwater search.
  • Mandatory installation of a system to broadcast aircraft termination location within 6 nautical miles.
  • Extension of cockpit voice recorder recording duration to at least 25 hours for more comprehensive data.
  • New rules apply to aircraft ordered after January 1, 2027, used in extended overwater or remote operations.
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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

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.

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Transport Security