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Former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, architect of U.S. general aviation product-liability reform, dies

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Nancy Kassebaum, the former U.S. senator who pushed through the General Aviation Revitalization Act, has died. The law reshaped product-liability exposure for general aviation manufacturers, making her a consequential figure in the sector’s regulatory and industrial history.

Discovered 2026-08-25T10:20:58.331509-07:00 | 2026-08-25T10:20:58.331509-07:00

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  • Kassebaum’s legislation is a foundational policy development for the U.S. general aviation industry, particularly manufacturers facing long-tail product-liability exposure.
  • Her death marks the passing of a central political figure associated with the General Aviation Revitalization Act and its impact on the sector’s regulatory framework.

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