Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act

Mar 25, 2026

Summary

Lets pilots and other air workers show their required certificates, including medical ones, to FAA inspectors in either a physical or digital format.

What problem does this solve?

Pilots must often carry specific physical documents, which can be lost or damaged. This bill allows them to use a secure digital copy on a phone or other device, making it more convenient and modern.

What does this bill do?

Accepts Digital and Physical Certificates

Allows pilots and other air workers to present their required certificates to FAA inspectors as either a physical copy or a secure digital version on an electronic device.

Requires FAA to Update Rules

Directs the Federal Aviation Administration to create a final rule by November 30, 2028, to put these changes into effect and update related regulations.

Who does this affect?

Pilots and other certified airmen
Federal Aviation Administration inspectors

What is the real world impact?

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Modernizes FAA regulations

Updates rules to match current technology by allowing digital documents. This makes it easier for pilots and other air workers to show their required papers during inspections.

When does this start?

The changes will be put into place after the Federal Aviation Administration creates new rules, which must be done by a specific deadline.

Deadline for New FAA Rules

The Federal Aviation Administration must issue a final rule to implement these changes by November 30, 2028.