§ 961. CENTER FOR ADVANCED AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES.
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Plan .— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act [ May 16, 2024 ], the Administrator shall develop a plan to establish a Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies to support the testing and advancement of new and emerging aviation technologies. Consultation .— In developing the plan under subsection (a), the Administrator may consult with the Advanced Air Mobility Working Group established in the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act ( Public Law 117–203 ) [set out below], as amended by this Act, and the interagency working group established in section 1042 of this Act [set out in a note below].
Considerations .— In developing the plan under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consider as roles and responsibilities for the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies— developing an airspace laboratory and flight demonstration zones to facilitate the safe integration of advanced air mobility aircraft into the national airspace system, with at least 1 such zone to be established within the same geographic region as the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies and that also has aviation manufacturers with relevant expertise, such as powered-lift; establishing testing corridors for the purposes of validating air traffic requirements for advanced air mobility operations, operational procedures, and performance requirements, with at least 1 such corridor to be established within the same geographic region as the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies; developing and facilitating technology partnerships with, and between, industry, academia, and other government agencies, and supporting such partnerships; identifying new and emerging aviation technologies, innovative aviation concepts, and relevant aviation services, including advanced air mobility, powered-lift aircraft, and other advanced aviation technologies, as determined appropriate by the Administrator; and any other duties, as determined appropriate by the Administrator.
Submission to Congress .— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the plan developed under subsection (a). Center .— Not later than September 30, 2026 , the Administrator shall establish the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies in accordance with the plan developed under subsection (a).
In choosing the location for the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, the Administrator shall give preference to a community or region with a strong aeronautical presence, specifically the presence of— a large commercial airport or large air logistics center; aviation manufacturing with expertise in advanced aviation technologies, such as powered-lift; existing FAA facilities or offices, such as a Center, Institute, certificate management office, or a regional headquarters; airspace utilized for advanced aviation technology testing activity, and capable of supporting a wide range of use cases; proximity to both rural and urban communities;
State, local, or Tribal governments; programs to support public-private partnerships for advanced aviation technologies; and academic institutions that offer programs relating to advanced aviation technologies engineering. Authorization .— Out of amounts made available under section 106(k) of title 49 , United States Code, $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028 is authorized to carry out this section. Interaction With Other Entities .— The Administrator, in carrying out this section, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, leverage the research and testing capacity and capabilities of the Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and, as appropriate, the unmanned aircraft test ranges established in section 44803 of title 49 , United States Code.
Savings Clauses .— Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with any of the following activities: The ongoing activities of the unmanned aircraft test ranges established in section 44803 of title 49 , United States Code, to the maximum extent practicable. The ongoing activities of the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, to the maximum extent practicable. The ongoing activities of the Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, to the maximum extent practicable.
The ongoing activities of the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, to the maximum extent practicable.”
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CENTER FOR ADVANCED AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES.
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