Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026

The Safety Starts at the Top Act of 2026 amends federal aviation regulations to impose new board composition requirements on large aircraft manufacturers that hold Operational Design Authority (ODA) from the Federal Aviation Administration. Specifically, entities with annual gross revenues exceeding $15 billion must certify annually that their boards include two representatives from labor organizations involved in aircraft design and manufacturing, as well as two members with proven experience in aerospace safety. The bill mandates that the FAA rescind ODA delegations for any existing entity that fails to meet these new qualifications within 90 days of enactment.