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§ 18401. Aeronautics research goals

Type Statute
Publication 2026-03-26
State In force
Department United States Congress
Source OLRC
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§ 18401. Aeronautics research goals

(1) Airspace capacity NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate shall address research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, including the ability of the National Airspace System to handle up to 3 times the current travel demand by 2025.

(2) Environmental sustainability The Directorate shall consider and pursue concepts to reduce noise, emissions, and fuel consumption while maintaining high safety standards and shall pursue research related to alternative fuels.

(3) Aviation safety The Directorate shall proactively address safety challenges with new and current air vehicles and with operations in the Nation’s current and future air transportation system.

(Pub. L. 111–267, title IX, § 902, Oct. 11, 2010, 124 Stat. 2835.)

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