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FAA Sets 2027 and 2029 Cockpit Voice Recorder Upgrade Deadlines for Business Aircraft

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The FAA is setting phased deadlines for cockpit voice recorder upgrades on new business aircraft: larger models must comply by 2027, while smaller turbine-powered aircraft have until 2029. The requirements will shape avionics specifications, certification schedules and procurement decisions for business aviation manufacturers and operators.

Discovered 2026-08-21T06:51:40.039131-07:00 | 2026-08-21T06:51:40.039131-07:00

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  • New business aircraft programs must incorporate upgraded cockpit voice recorder capabilities by the applicable 2027 or 2029 deadline, affecting avionics design and certification planning.
  • The phased schedule creates different compliance timelines for larger aircraft and smaller new turbine aircraft, making regulatory applicability important to procurement and delivery strategies.
  • The rule underscores the FAA’s continued focus on flight-data and cockpit-recording capabilities as part of business aviation safety requirements.

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