Governmental interest in aeronautics research and development

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Title 51—NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS > Subtitle IV—Aeronautics and Space Research and Education > CHAPTER 401—AERONAUTICS > SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL

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Congress reaffirms the national commitment to aeronautics research made in chapter 201 of this title. Aeronautics research and development remains a core mission of the Administration. The Administration is the lead agency for civil aeronautics research. Further, the government of the United States shall promote aeronautics research and development that will expand the capacity, ensure the safety, and increase the efficiency of the Nation’s air transportation system, promote the security of the Nation, protect the environment, and retain the leadership of the United States in global aviation.

( Pub. L. 111–314, § 3 , Dec. 18, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3379 .)

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