Editorial Notes
Amendments

2020—Pub. L. 116–260, § 107(d)(3)(A), struck out period after “operations” in section catchline.

Pub. L. 116–260, § 107(d)(1), renumbered section 44737 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 116–260, § 107(d)(3)(B), substituted “section” for “chapter”.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 116–260, § 107(d)(3)(C), struck out “(1)” the second time appearing before “The” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 116–260, § 107(d)(3)(D), inserted period at end.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification Rulemaking Deadline

Pub. L. 118–63, title VIII, § 824, May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1332, provided that: “Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act [May 16, 2024], the Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall issue a final rule for the rulemaking activity titled ‘Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification’, published in Fall 2022 in the long-term actions of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (RIN 2120–AL50).”

Flight Instruction or Testing

Pub. L. 118–63, title VIII, § 832, May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1339, provided that:

“(a)
Authorized Additional Pilots.—
An individual acting as an authorized additional pilot during Phase I flight testing of aircraft holding an experimental airworthiness certificate, in accordance with section 21.191 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and meeting the requirements set forth in FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] regulations and policy in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act [May 16, 2024], shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
“(b)
Use of Aircraft.—
An individual who uses, causes to use, or authorizes to use aircraft for flights conducted under subsection (a) shall not be deemed to be operating an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
“(c)
Revision of Rules.—
The Administrator [of the Federal Aviation Administration] shall, as necessary, issue, revise, or repeal the rules, regulations, guidance, or procedures of the FAA to conform to the requirements of this section.”

Rule of Construction Relating to Role of NASA

Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title V, § 581(b)(3), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3399, provided that: “Nothing in this subsection [enacting this section] shall be construed as limiting the ability of [the] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to place conditions on or otherwise qualify the operations of NASA contractors providing NASA services.”