The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a final rule to reduce carbon pollution emitted by ‘most large airplanes’ flying in US airspace. Under the upcoming legislation, aircraft manufactured after January 1 2028 will have to incorporate fuel-efficient technologies; as will most subsonic jet, large turboprop and propeller aircraft that are not yet certified.
The action is part of the US Climate Action Plan’s efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from the US aviation sector by 2050, as required by the Clean Air Act.
Fuel certification requirements will apply to certain subsonic jet aircraft with a maximum takeoff mass greater than 5,700kg and for certain propeller-driven aircraft with a maximum takeoff mass above 8,618kg. Aircraft used for firefighting, amphibious aircraft, non-pressurized aircraft and certain specialized operations platforms will be exempt from the changes.
Amendments to certification requirements will be covered by amendments in section 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 38.
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