HR 7501·Federal·house
Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act
In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the FAA to treat public charter flights with more than nine passenger seats as scheduled airline operations under part 121, removing their eligibility for on‑demand rules in part 380. It applies to any charter that advertises specific departure and arrival details and carries passengers for hire. The change is intended to increase safety oversight of larger charter flights.
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