HR. 4994In Committee

Safe Air on Airplanes Act

What this bill does

Directs the FAA to phase out and ultimately ban bleed air systems in turbine and turboprop aircraft through new design limits, filtration requirements, and a long-term retirement schedule

Key points
  • Require filters on new aircraft
  • Prohibit new bleed air designs
  • Direct FAA rule updates
  • Phase out existing bleed air systems

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-20Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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