Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act

Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule on safety management systems (SMS) for certain certificate holders and operators. (An SMS is a formal, organization-wide approach to safety risk that includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies.)

The FAA issued an SMS notice of proposed rulemaking on January 11, 2023. Specifically, the bill requires the FAA to ensure the final SMS rule applies to all specified certificate holders and operators, including commuter and on-demand operators and commercial air tour operators.

Bill 118 hr 3945, also known as the Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving flight safety standards in the country. The bill is named after Brian McDaniel, a pilot who tragically lost his life in a plane crash due to inadequate safety measures.

The main provisions of the bill include the requirement for all commercial airlines to implement stricter safety protocols, such as regular maintenance checks, pilot training programs, and the installation of advanced safety equipment on all aircraft. The bill also calls for increased oversight and regulation of the aviation industry to ensure compliance with these new safety standards.

Additionally, the Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act proposes the establishment of a national database to track safety violations and incidents within the aviation industry. This database would be accessible to the public and would serve as a tool for monitoring and improving safety practices across all airlines. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 3945 is to prevent future tragedies like the one that claimed the life of Brian McDaniel by enhancing safety measures and accountability within the aviation industry. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under review in committee for further consideration.